We're All in This Together

On today's show I talk about focusing on inclusion and belonging, which is Pillar #2 from my new book, We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging .   Inclusion is about having respect for and appreciation of the differences of everyone on our team, and belonging is about creating an environment in which everyone knows they're an integral part of t...

On today's show I talk about creating psychological safety, which is Pillar #1 from my new book, We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging .   Psychological safety is essentially group trust, and it is foundational to the success of any team.   When we create an environment within our team that is safe for risk-taking, disagreement, failure, bold...

On today's show I talk about loneliness, which is something I recently realized I've been feeling, but haven't been acknowledging.   There is a lot of loneliness in the air right now, understandably.   And, like any emotion, when we authentically feel it, we have power.   But, when we avoid or deny it, it has power over us.   We explore healthy ways for us to feel our emotions genuinely and connec...

On today's show I talk about the challenge and importance of focusing on the good stuff in the midst of everything that is going on right now.   Because things are so challenging it can be hard to tap into gratitude these days authentically, or we can feel guilty for doing so given how much suffering exists in the world.   While it is important to be mindful of this, there is real power for us whe...

Today is the day...my new book, We're All in This Together, is officially available!   On this show, I share the origin story behind this new book, the specific reasons why I wrote it, the significance of the title and timing, and how it connects with what we're going through right now.   I also talk about the four pillars of the book and how these things relate to you and your team.   The moment...

On today's show I talk about the idea that "We can do hard things," which is something I've been reminded about over the past few years by my friend, the incredible author Glennon Doyle.   Things right now are really challenging for a lot of us, and there is so much pain, change, and uncertainty in our world.   I lay out five specific things we can focus on these days, which can help us navigate t...

On today's show I talk about the idea that "this, too, shall pass."   While there is deep truth and wisdom in this mantra, it can also be tricky.   We have to be careful about when and how we say it to others, and also how we think about it ourselves.   And, remembering how strong and resilient we are, as well as knowing that we will get through this, are important things for us to focus on as we...

On today's episode I had a chance to connect with my friend, colleague, and teammate Andrew Deutscher.   Andrew works with me and our team.   He's an expert in individual and team performance, well-being, and productivity.   He's an author, keynote speaker, and just an overall great human being.   On the show we discuss how to navigate the challenge and uncertainty of this moment personally, and s...

On today's show I talk about the intense paradox of this moment in time.   Things are uncertain, scary, confusing, and challenging in so many ways.   And, yet, there is so much opportunity for growth, and a recognition of love, beauty, and togetherness - even as most of us are physically separated right now.   For us as leaders, parents, and human beings, being able to embrace the paradox of this...

On today's show I talk about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the Five Stages of Grief, and how I have been thinking about these things a lot the past few days.   I've been inspired by a few thought-leaders in recent days - Chip Conley, Brene Brown, David Kessler, and Elizabeth Gilbert.  In this episode, I address how we can meet our needs, understand where we are and how we feel, and acknowledge t...

On today's show I talk with my friend Michael Bungay Stanier, the author of a number of great books, including his latest, The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Forever.   Michael and I reflect upon the current pandemic, and he shares his insights about how we can navigate this whole experience and support others in the process.   He also gives some great advice abo...

Things continue to be challenging for so many of us in the midst of this global pandemic.   And, as the news gets more grim and the reality of what's happening settles in, it's important for us to learn new ways to navigate this whole experience, and to support those around us to do the same.   In this episode I share some thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for how to surrender to this experience -...

We are in a defining moment right now.   And while none of us know how this is going to play out or what the ultimate impact will be on our lives, our businesses, our economy, and our society, we do know that we need to dig in and step up to meet the challenges we are facing.   My good friend - bestselling author and leadership expert, Lisa McLeod - joins me on the podcast today.   We talk about h...

Today's episode is a refreshing break from the news of the day and the coronavirus, but is a really important conversation about how we can lead with gratitude in the midst of stress, challenge, and uncertainty, which is very much related to what's going on in the world right now.   One of the most influential voices in workplace trends over the past two decades, Chester Elton, has been called 'Th...

This whole experience with the coronavirus continues to be bizarre, challenging, fascinating, scary, and more.   The paradox of this moment is that while we are all physically separated from one another, we're also together in this experience.   For those of us who are able to work from home, we're both fortunate and we're also probably dealing with lots of practical challenges in this regard.   I...

Being Authentic and Appreciative, Especially Right Now Description: Things are weird and challenging right now in so many ways.  Just about every aspect of our work and our lives are significantly disrupted by the coronavirus.  In this episode, I talk about how important authenticity and appreciation are to our current reality.  Being real about our experience and giving others the space to do the...

Many of us, if we're fortunate enough to have a job that allows it, are working from home right now.   This poses a lot of challenges for us individually, as leaders, and for our teams.   And, even as difficult, disruptive, and uncomfortable as working remotely can be, especially given the intensity of what's going on right now in the world, there are some specific things we can do, both individua...

When we're facing something big, scary, and overwhelming, like what's going on in our world right now, it is easy to feel small and like there's not much we can do.   However, when we think back on times in our lives when we've faced something challenging - personally and/or collectively - it can remind us of our strength and resilience.   On this episode, I talk about how we can tap into our pers...

Things have changed in a pretty significant way in our country and our world in the past few days with the coronavirus.   On this special episode, I address some of how I've been feeling and what's going on right now.   I also talk about how we can remember that we're all in this together, especially during this time, and some specific things we can do for ourselves, others, our kids, and how we c...

With the intensity of everything happening right now - the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. presidential primary election, a volatile stock market, and many other events going on in the world and our lives today, there is a lot of understandable fear going around. This makes sense and can be hard for us to deal with personally, with our teams at work, and collectively. On this episode I share some o...

There are a lot of lessons to be learned from sports teams, both in business and life. Whether you're a sports fan or not, we can all benefit from looking to sports to see what makes the great teams great, and how we can apply things to our own groups. Rich Hollenberg joins me in this episode to dive into some of the things he's observed and learned from his 25 years in sports broadcasting, specif...

In light of the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal, I have been thinking a lot about cheating recently.   The Astros are a client of mine and AJ Hinch, the former manager of the Astros is a good friend and former teammate of mine, so this is very close to home for me.   And, given the intense reaction from the media and throughout the baseball and sports worlds about this situation, it's had me...

We're living in politically divisive times.  On the heels of impeachment, with the primary process in full swing, and with the Presidential election looming this fall, things seem to be getting even more intense on this front.  And while we're often told, directly or indirectly, not to talk about politics at work, it's hard not to do so these days. For a number of reasons, it's important for us to...

Letting go of approval and relinquishing control are things that I've struggled with for many years, and continue to work on. My counselor Eleanor recently said to me, "You obsessively seek approval.   Stop doing that.   And, when you don't get the approval you want, you go into control.   Neither of these things serve you or work very well."   She's right.   Seeking approval and/or trying to cont...

Loss and grief are inevitable parts of life. Both personally and professionally, we face a lot of loss and grief that we have a hard time dealing with. However, even though they can be scary and painful to talk about, and we mostly tend to live in denial about them, it's essential for us to grapple with these powerful emotions. I share some of my thoughts around loss and grief, and some of my own...