Leadership Tools
Your go-to destination for practical tools, worksheets, articles, and guides designed to help both emerging and experienced leaders build essential skills, gain confidence, and create meaningful impact. Explore resources curated to support your leadership journey every step of the way.
1:1 Meeting Agenda
Welcome to your 1:1 Meeting Agenda, a simple and flexible guide to help you connect, listen, and lead with purpose. Use it to create meaningful conversations that build trust, empower your team, and support growth. Whether this is your first 1:1 or you want a fresh approach, this agenda will help make every meeting effective and impactful.
Conversation Worksheet
A clear, thoughtful conversation worksheet to help you prepare for the conversations that matter most. This worksheet gives you a simple structure to organize your thoughts, stay grounded, and lead with both clarity and care. Whether you’re offering feedback, setting a boundary, or raising a concern, use it to turn discomfort into confident, compassionate leadership.
Feedback Guidelines
Giving feedback doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. These Direct Feedback Guidelines help you share observations with care and confidence, even when the message is tough. Designed for leaders, this guide supports building trust, strengthening relationships, and growing your team through honest, growth-focused conversations.
Challenged Authority Script
A script library for new leaders facing power shifts, peer dynamics, and challenges to their authority. These five categories provide ready-to-use language to help you stay professional, set boundaries, and lead with confidence even during tough conversations.
Boundaries Worksheet
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. The Boundaries or Choose to Lead Your Way worksheet helps you define your unique leadership style by setting boundaries, aligning with your values, and building confidence. Whether you’re new to leadership or redefining your approach, this tool supports you in leading with intention and authenticity.
Meeting Optimization Checklist
Before you book your next meeting, download our free, three-step checklist. It will help you quickly determine if a meeting is necessary, who needs to be there, and what the single goal should be, empowering you to work smarter, not longer.
Leadership Thoughts
Welcome to my leadership space where I share practical insights, personal stories, and thoughtful reflections to help you lead with confidence and authenticity.
From Boring to Productive: Transforming Your Weekly Team Meetings
A great weekly meeting doesn't have to be long or boring. By using a structured, four-part format that includes a daily stand-up, you can transform your team's time together into a productive and engaging experience. This approach ensures that every minute is purposeful, covering updates, learning, team building, and even a mandatory break to recharge.
From Good to Great: The Ultimate 1:1 Playbook on Structure and Timing
If you’re juggling a packed schedule but want to make your 1:1s truly count, this playbook is for you. Building on my original guide about why 1:1s are essential, we’re diving into practical ways to structure these meetings and choose the timing that fits your team’s rhythm—whether weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Plus, I’ll share where to find a simple, shared agenda template in my Leadership Learning Center to keep conversations on point and energizing. Get ready to transform your 1:1s from routine check-ins into the highlight of your leadership toolkit.
Want More Time Each Week? Start Here
Your calendar might be lying to you. It makes you look busy, but is it actually helping you get work done? A simple monthly reset can give you hours back for the work and life that matter most.
Choosing Alignment Over Ambition
Leadership is no longer just about climbing the ladder or reaching the next milestone. Today’s leaders focus on alignment over achievement and ask deeper questions about what truly matters. They redefine success through authenticity, values, and lasting fulfillment. This article explores how this shift is shaping leadership, especially for women and underrepresented leaders who are creating meaningful change from within.
Conversations No One Wants to Have
Difficult conversations can feel uncomfortable but are key to growth, trust, and strong leadership. Ready to stop avoiding them? This post covers common challenges, pitfalls to avoid, and simple frameworks to help you lead tough talks with confidence and clarity.
From Peer to People Leader
Moving from peer to leader is a big step. This guide offers practical advice for building trust, mastering 1:1s, and redefining relationships. Learn how to embrace the learning curve and lead with confidence from day one.
Lead Your Own Way … by Setting Boundaries
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. This post invites you to break free from old scripts and lead in a way that fits you. Discover practical steps for setting boundaries, owning your style, and building habits that support authentic, confident leadership.
Contradictorily Yours: Embracing the “And”
I spent years trying to do it all until I realized real strength comes from embracing who I am—a driven professional and a present parent. This post explores how to lean into both parts of yourself without sacrificing either.
Let It Go (Without Losing Control)
Struggling to let go? You’re not alone. Delegation can feel risky, but it’s one of the most powerful leadership skills you can develop. Learn why it’s hard, how to do it well, and six practical tips to make delegation work for you and your team.
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