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A positive workplace culture does not happen by luck. It happens by choice. Here are five simple, high impact ways to lift morale and create a workplace people actually enjoy. 1) Set the tone with your energy Your attitude is contagious. Show up steady, encouraging, and solution focused. People follow the tone you set. 2) Make appreciation a habit Notice effort. Celebrate wins. Say thank you often and be specific. Recognition fuels motivation. 3) Build real connection Check i

Last week, I officially launched my brand new podcast, The Energized Leader , and I could not be more excited. This podcast is for leaders who want practical ideas they can use right now to strengthen culture, boost morale, and lead with more energy and confidence. Each episode features real conversations with leaders and experts who share what is working in the real world, not just theory. To kick things off, I am sharing three powerful guests who set the tone for what The E

I am beyond excited to officially share this news. My brand new leadership podcast, The Energized Leader , is launching, and I cannot wait for you to hear it. If you are a manager, business owner, educator, team leader, or an aspiring leader who wants practical ways to build a stronger culture, boost morale, and lead with more confidence, this show is for you. What Is The Energized Leader Podcast? The Energized Leader Podcast  is a leadership and workplace culture podcast cre

Leadership sets the ceiling. In John Maxwell’s Law of the Lid , he reminds us that an organization (or team) can only rise to the level of its leadership. If your leadership lid is a 6, your team will never perform at a 7. The good news? Lids can be lifted. When we grow, our teams grow. When we develop our skills, mindsets, and capacity, we raise the ceiling for everyone we influence. Small growth creates big impact. Here are six examples of what you can do. So today, ask yo

✨ I absolutely love speaking at association conferences!  ✨ There’s something special about walking into a room full of professionals who want  to be there — people who are passionate about their industry, eager to learn, and excited to connect with others who “get it.” As a keynote speaker, that kind of energy is contagious! I get to help attendees recharge, laugh, and walk away with fresh motivation to take back to their teams and workplaces. Every association conference I

Here are the last 12 traveling hacks in my three-part series for you to have a more enjoyable experience when traveling. 1. If you find...

Last week I gave you 12 Traveling Hacks, Part One. Let’s dive into 12 more to help reduce stress while traveling. 1. If you have a...

Do you get stressed out when you think about traveling for business or even pleasure? If that answer is yes, then I have some great...

As a keynote speaker, I’ve spoken at many venues throughout the country. But this last weekend in Crawfordville, Indiana, with a...

Happy Birthday to John C. Maxwell this week, who is celebrating 76 years. Ironically, his birthday falls on February 20, which is also...

Making connections with other people is vital to have a thriving business. In fact, it will set you apart from your competition. This...

As I prepare for my next keynote speech on “The Magic of Connecting,” I love what my mentor and friend, John C. Maxwell, says in his book...

Wrap your Christmas tree in plastic! Before I tell you about that, I hope you had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. It’s...

October is breast cancer awareness month (LOL, I almost wrote breast awareness month). As a breast cancer survivor this year, I want to...

Managing stress includes being intentional about doing anything that will help you relax. One of my favorites is a DIY avocado face...

Have you ever worked for someone who did not have a sense of humor? I certainly have. It’s vitally important that a leader has a sense...

As a motivational speaker, my story definitely changed this year. I went in for my routine mammogram and of course, had no symptoms of...

Here's the video that won me $2,000 on America's Funniest Videos May 1, 2020.

Winning third place and $2,000 on America’s Funniest Videos was awesome! Little did I know when I was filming my on-line course last...

I had the pleasure of appearing on WHO-13 TV Hello Iowa! with Megan Reuther this week. I shared "After the Holiday Christmas Hacks." To...