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The Enneagram at Work: Moving from Friction to Understanding
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We don’t all see and approach the world in the same way. It sounds obvious, but in the middle of a busy week, a looming deadline, or a tense meeting, it’s surprisingly easy to forget. The coworker who keeps asking clarifying questions when the project is already in production.The manager who is eager—almost too…
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When Stuck Is Actually Protection
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You know what you need to do. You’ve thought about it. Researched it. Maybe even planned it. You want to move forward—genuinely. But something keeps you frozen. Not lazy. Not unmotivated. Not indecisive. Stuck. And if you’re reading this, you’ve probably been stuck for longer than you’d like to admit. The Paralysis of Purpose…
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The Lost Art of Listening: Love Beyond Words
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Valentine’s Day gets a lot of attention for grand gestures—flowers, cards, dinner reservations. But some of the most profound expressions of love don’t cost anything. They just require your full attention. Real love—real empathy—asks you to suspend your own wants, agendas, and assumptions long enough to truly focus on someone else. Not to fix…
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The Importance of Examining Boundaries (and the Values They Protect)
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Boundaries can be tricky. We talk a lot about setting them — learning to say no, protecting our time, creating balance. But we don’t always stop to ask why those boundaries exist in the first place. Healthy boundaries aren’t random lines in the sand; they’re reflections of our values. They’re shaped by what matters…
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Boundaries Are Bridges: How Limits Help Us Grow
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For much of my life, I thought being “helpful” meant jumping in to fix things, smooth over rough spots, or fill silences that felt uncomfortable. I wanted to make life easier for the people around me — and often, I did. But over time, I started to notice something: my well-intentioned helping sometimes came…
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Defining the Conversation: Creating Space for Questions and Action
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In the last post, we talked about how questions aren’t always an attack — that curiosity can be a bridge, not a barrier.But sometimes, even healthy curiosity can feel like it’s slowing things down. You’ve probably been there: the team’s deep into a project, decisions have been made, and someone circles back with a…
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Questions Aren’t an Attack
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Do you ever feel yourself tense up when someone on your team starts to ask a question?Maybe there’s that one person who always has something to say — and you can feel your shoulders rise before they even open their mouth. You’re not alone. Questions can feel threatening, especially when we’re under pressure or…
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The Power of Encouragement: Catching People Doing Things Right
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Back in May, we talked about strategic encouragement—how intentional, well-timed recognition can fuel sustainable high performance. The focus then was on the broader system: how leaders can use encouragement as a strategic tool to build engagement, motivation, and resilience across teams. This time, I want to bring it closer to the ground. Because encouragement…
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Finding Positivity in a Sea of Negative
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Negativity is contagious. One sarcastic remark in a meeting can shift the tone of an entire room. A constant stream of bad news or complaints can chip away at hope and motivation. I’ve lived through seasons where negativity seemed to flood every corner of work — and it felt almost impossible to stay afloat.…
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From Judgment to Curiosity: A Shift That Changes Everything
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Curiosity is more than just a trait—it’s a mindset that shapes how we engage with the world, innovate, and connect. When we choose curiosity over judgment, defensiveness, or assumptions, we: When we enter conversations with curiosity rather than expectation or animosity, we give ourselves a head start on connection, clarity, and problem-solving. Here are…