Podcast Episodes

Leadership Tips | Eat The Lemon

You've heard it your whole life. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 

And most of the time? That's good advice. 

But in this week's tip, Desiree…

13 hours ago

How to Give Feedback Without Crushing Someone’s Confidence

Why does feedback feel so uncomfortable at work?

Why do annual reviews often feel unhelpful?
 Why do employees get defensive?
 And why do leaders wait s…

1 week, 3 days ago

Leadership Tips | Let Them Watch

Your team is always watching, whether you realize it or not. In this leadership tip episode, Desiree shares why the habits you model at work and at h…

2 weeks ago

How to Balance Accountability and Empathy as a Leader | Drew Moldenhauer

What happens when you care deeply about your team… but they stop respecting your leadership?

In this episode, Desiree is joined by Drew from the Iron …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Leadership Tips | Find the Tension Between Presence and Progress

Last week we talked about not letting your intent diminish and how the longer we wait to do something we know we should do, the less likely we are to…

3 weeks ago

Why It’s So Hard to Make Connections as an Adult at Work | Nichelle Lund

Making connections as an adult feels harder than ever, especially at work.

But the problem usually isn’t networking.
 It’s discomfort.
 It’s phones.
 It’…

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Leadership Tips | Don't Let Your Intent Diminish

Have you ever thought, “I’ll do it later”… and then never did?

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated.
 You’re experiencing the law of diminishing int…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

6 Ways to Re-Engage an Unmotivated Employee and Improve Employee Retention

“My employee doesn’t seem to care anymore… what do I do?”

They used to be reliable.
 Motivated.
 Easy to manage.

And now?

You feel like you’re micromanagi…

1 month ago

Leadership tips | Make the Appointment

The Last Letter - Rebecca Yarrows 

Last week we talked about what it looks like when you hit survival mode.
 This week is one simple step to get yourse…

1 month ago

How to Motivate an Unmotivated Employee Without Micromanaging

Have you ever had an employee where you think…
 “Do you even care anymore?”

They used to show up early
 They used to go above and beyond
 And now… someth…

1 month, 1 week ago