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It's GO TIME! #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #LeadRite

Who's ready for spring? ??♂? The weather has us avoiding the outdoors like a hard conversation! Speaking of hard conversations - how many of you feel yourself tense up, over-prepare a defense, or avoid them altogether? It's natural to want to prevent the discomfort of a difficult discussion, but when we do so, it only ends up hurting worse. When you understand how to do it, it doesn't feel so scary. #Leadership #Communication #LeadRite

T minus 3 weeks until our #LeadRite program is in the spotlight for our first delivery! The excitement is building as we get ready to welcome the first cohort. We are grateful to our first program client, a company who has entrusted us with the honor of helping their leaders level up in a way that's real and relatable. Quick shout-outs to BelleVie Creative for helping us bring the brand and amazing program designs to life, as well as Blanc Printing for their professionalism and help with getting our beautiful guidebooks into the hands of leaders! #LeadRite #LeadershipDevelopment

Just picked up the samples of our beautiful #LeadRite workbook! First program delivery is coming up soon! Thank you to Blanc Printing for being so helpful (and fast)! #leadership

It’s been almost 16 years (yikes) since I strapped my newborn into his car seat and sat next to him with my hand on his belly, somehow believing he would be better protected in the event of an impact. I remember insisting that his father drive slower than the speed limit which is…ahem…uncharacteristic of me. For many years prior, I wasn’t sure if having kids would be in my future. I didn’t feel born with that natural maternal desire that said I had to be a mother - until suddenly I did. It may have been that all my friends were doing it, or perhaps it was the proverbial ticking clock, but I suddenly felt called to parenthood – having absolutely no clue exactly what that meant. I felt woefully unprepared to be in charge of another full human so I did all of the things – I bought the books (anyone remember What to Expect When Expecting?), I signed up for the classes, I made sure to buy every safe gadget possible. I talked to friends and other mothers who had been through it for the first, second, or even fifth time. As terrified as I was – having all of those resources was comforting. It gave me even just a bit of confidence to know that I was doing all I could to learn all I could so that this new human would be in good hands. I recently read a Forbes article stat that really stuck with me: 82% of managers are “accidental” managers - promoted into leadership roles without formal training. That’s like handing someone a baby and saying, “You’ll figure it out!” No instructions, no support system, just…good luck. There absolutely are people who will figure it out successfully, but far more likely, others will be overwhelmed at best and fail miserably at worst. Becoming a manager for the first time is a lot like becoming a parent for the first time. At first, it feels exciting - like a big milestone. Then reality hits. Suddenly, you’re responsible for people looking to you for guidance, support, and having the answers, but there’s no manual to tell you what to do when you start losing sleep at night (because many managers do!). Is it really fair to expect someone to thrive without the tools they need? Leadership isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do. It’s a skill that needs to be taught, practiced, and nurtured. Just like new parents need advice, resources, and a village - new managers need training, mentorship, and a safe space to grow. We NEED to do so much better. Great leadership doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built with intention, effort, and a lot of learning. My next chapter of parenthood is going to look a lot like strapping into my seat as tightly as I can and insisting my son drive slower than the speed limit. Until that time, I am drawing comfort from others who assure me it’s normal to be worried and unsure, but we will get through it. Feel free to share your “accidental manager” stories in the comments. I’m sure we all have plenty in common in this area. #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadrite

If you’re waiting for marriage counseling to tell your partner “I love you,” it’s too late. If you’re waiting for marriage counseling to tell your partner all the reasons you are unhappy, it’s likely too late. By this point, you’re knee-deep in resentments and you’ve managed to blindside your partner in the process. How is this different from waiting for annual reviews to tell employees all the things they have done well or all the ways they need to improve? You may not need to ask your team members to pick up their socks (although nothing surprises us!) but start with something equally as “small.” If you need help figuring out how to do it, ask for help. Don’t wait until it’s too late. P.S. For marriage advice, consult a trained therapist. HR consultants don’t handle laundry or love lives. ?? #feedback #communication #leadership #LeadRite

We get it - policies aren’t sexy, but employee policies are far more than just documents. They are stories about how you value your people. Policies like flexible schedules, parental leave, and professional development send powerful messages. They say to employees “We trust you.” “We support you.” “We’re invested in your growth.” On the flip side, your policies can make an employee either want to fall asleep or go running for the hills from their first day of employment. We work with organizations to turn their policies into people-centered strategies. We take this approach because we believe a handbook isn’t just a list of rules, it’s a reflection of your company’s culture and values.