Leading Edge Advisory Partners

08/30/2026

If you want more from your career, join me for my complimentary live workshop, Career Clarity: Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward, on August 26 at Noon Pacific.

Before the workshop, you'll complete a complimentary Career Clarity Assessment to help you better understand where you are today and where you want to go next.

Register at https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jYzMDS9hRcOUheHxn-RGCg

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Trust Requires Communication

One of the biggest leadership lessons I learned wasn't about performance management or strategy--It was about assumptions.

Early in my career, I found myself in situations where I thought people understood the expectations because they had been discussed once.

Sometimes they did.
Sometimes they didn't.

Other times, people filled in the blanks themselves. They assumed why a decision had been made. They assumed what leadership meant. They assumed someone else's intentions.

And almost every time, those assumptions created unnecessary frustration.

I've learned that when leaders don't communicate, people naturally create their own stories to explain what's happening.

Those stories are rarely accurate.

The conversations I've avoided, delayed, or assumed didn't need to happen almost always became harder later.

Clear communication doesn't eliminate every misunderstanding. But it gives trust a chance to grow.

Trust isn't built because people assume the best.

It's built because leaders communicate clearly.

What's one conversation you've been putting off that could create more clarity—for you or someone on your team?

08/27/2026

If you're ready to go deeper, join me for my complimentary live workshop, Career Clarity: Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward, on August 26 at Noon Pacific.

Before the workshop, you'll complete a complimentary Career Clarity Assessment to help you better understand where you are today and where you want to go next.

Register at https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jYzMDS9hRcOUheHxn-RGCg

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you watch the video.

08/26/2026

Your first job teaches you more than just how to earn a paycheck—it helps shape the habits you'll carry throughout your career.

Whether it's showing up on time, communicating professionally, taking initiative, or keeping your commitments, those early habits have a lasting impact.

This quote is one of many practical lessons from my book, "So, You Want to Be a Grown-Up?"

If you'd like a signed copy, message me directly instead of ordering through a bookstore. When you purchase from me, you'll also receive my complimentary Parent & Mentor Discussion Guide (PDF)—a great resource for helping young adults navigate the transition to independence.

📘 Message me for details or to order your signed copy!

08/25/2026

What if nothing changed?

It's a simple question—but it can reveal a lot about whether you're truly happy with the direction of your career.

In this week's ELEVATE: Career Clarity video, I explore why asking yourself this one question can be the first step toward making meaningful career decisions.

If you're ready to go deeper, join me for my complimentary live workshop, Career Clarity: Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward, on August 26 at Noon Pacific.

Before the workshop, you'll complete a complimentary Career Clarity Assessment to help you better understand where you are today and where you want to go next.

Register at https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jYzMDS9hRcOUheHxn-RGCg?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I'd love to hear your thoughts after you watch the video.

08/24/2026

People Grow Faster When You Coach Them Than When You Catch Them

Some of the best people I've ever worked with didn't come to me with years of experience.

They came with curiosity.
A willingness to learn.
And a "let's figure this out" attitude.

Early in my HR career, I hired two people—Valerie and Jessica—who had tremendous potential but very little experience. We weren't simply building an HR department; we were learning together.

There were plenty of mistakes.
We rewrote documents.
Changed priorities.
Started over more than once.

But I learned something that shaped the rest of my career: People rarely grow because you point out everything they're doing wrong.

They grow because someone believes in them enough to teach, encourage, and challenge them.

That's what coaching is.

It's asking questions instead of giving every answer.
It's helping someone think through a problem instead of solving it for them.
It's creating an environment where learning is expected—not feared.

I've certainly had moments when I focused too much on perfection. Looking back, those were rarely the moments when people grew the most.

The greatest growth came when people felt safe enough to try, learn, and improve.

Think about the person who helped you grow the most in your career.

Did they spend more time correcting your mistakes—or helping you discover what you were capable of?

08/23/2026

Building a fulfilling career starts with gaining clarity about what matters most to you.

If this quote resonates with you, I'd love to invite you to my complimentary live workshop, Career Clarity: Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Moving Forward.

📅 August 26 | Noon Pacific

Before the workshop, you'll complete a complimentary Career Clarity Assessment so you'll arrive with a better understanding of where you are today—and where you may want to go next. During the workshop, we'll use those insights to help you identify practical next steps for your career.

Reserve your spot: https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jYzMDS9hRcOUheHxn-RGCg?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I hope you'll join me!

08/22/2026

Your first job teaches you more than just how to earn a paycheck—it helps shape the habits you'll carry throughout your career.

Whether it's showing up on time, communicating professionally, taking initiative, or keeping your commitments, those early habits have a lasting impact.

This quote is one of many practical lessons from my book, "So, You Want to Be a Grown-Up?"

If you'd like a signed paperback copy, message me directly instead of ordering through a bookstore. When you purchase from me, you'll also receive my complimentary Parent & Mentor Discussion Guide (PDF)—a great resource for helping young adults navigate the transition to independence.

📘 Message me for details or to order your signed copy!

08/21/2026

Hire for Potential, Develop for Success

Some of the best people I hired weren't the most experienced. They were the most willing to learn. Skills can be taught.

Character, curiosity, humility, and work ethic are much harder to develop.

Believing in someone's potential, however, doesn't mean leaving them to figure everything out on their own.

Potential grows through coaching, feedback, and opportunity.

Are you evaluating people only for where they are today—or also for who they could become?

Potential is only valuable when leaders invest in developing it.