Cue Up Your Motivation to Start Something
When I sat down to write this week, I went through my notes, looked at all the ideas I had, and… nothing. I just stared at the cursor blinking back and forth. So I stopped. I practiced some calm breathing…
Steve Bodei
The Leadership Lessons Hidden in the Jam Aisle🥫
We like having more options. As an example, the typical large grocery store has somewhere between 100-200 different potato chip products and between 20-40 different flavors. That’s an incredible amount of choice. Now, that number might count things like Takis,…
The First and Last Ten Minutes⏱️ ⚽
Arguably the most important parts of a soccer match, or really any game for that matter, are the beginning and the end. And psychologically, those are often the hardest moments to avoid a letdown. This weekend I was watching my…
The Measure That Matters Most 📏
We often measure things. Measurement is a beneficial thing. When you measure, you can see if there has been growth. We have a spot in our house where we’ve been measuring my daughter’s height each year. It’s a simple visual,…
The Unmet Needs/Expectations Loop
A common experience I talk through with clients is what you could call the Unmet Needs/Expectations Loop. We all have expectations or needs that go unmet by someone else. A partner, co-worker, teammate, or family member. They don’t show up…
Be the CRO: Chief Reminding Officer
That is one of the most critical roles leaders play. If you are leading something, you’re given access and the floor more often than others. That means you have the opportunity—and responsibility—to speak, set the tone, and influence the direction.…
Building Relationships Like Scaffolding
Have you ever watched construction workers put up scaffolding? If you haven’t, it’s a slow, meticulous process. They begin at the base and gradually construct the structure until they get to the height they need. Scaffolding comes in many different…
How to Help Your Supervisor Help You
Why do we assume that our supervisor will somehow solve the Rubik’s Cube of who we are? The expectation is often on them. And when they don’t get it right, we get frustrated. A question that comes up a lot…
Are We Forgetting How to Ask Questions… or Learning Again 🤔❓
This week I found myself reflecting on something. I think I’ve been asking more questions lately than I did a few years ago. Why is that? A big part of it is the emergence of AI. Along with that, much…
Thermostats 🎚️ or Thermometers 🌡
I believe in analogy and visuals in a lot of the work that I do. I think they build stronger connections with people, whether that be colleagues, supervisees, or players you are coaching. When coaching teams, I often emphasize one…