Starting college is a major milestone—and for many students, it’s a mix of excitement, pressure, and uncertainty. You’re not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The first year of college is a huge life transition, and it brings real challenges: academic pressure, homesickness, financial strain, and social stress. But here’s the good news—you can take proactive steps to reduce that stress, stay healthy, and thrive in this new chapter. Let’s learn to take control!

Whether you're managing sideways across departments, leading from the middle, or just trying to make things move in a matrixed organization—your ability to influence others is what determines your real power. But here’s the twist: influence doesn’t come from control. It comes from connection—and connection is built on your meta skills. These are the power skills that separate competent managers from truly effective leaders: emotional intelligence, empathy, trust-building, and

You’ve just stepped into middle management—and suddenly, it feels like you’re supposed to have all the answers. But inside? You’re questioning everything. Today you’ll learn how to identify the unique challenges of middle management and develop the skills to grow your confidence from the inside out. You’ll walk away knowing how to reframe self-doubt, leverage your strengths, and build a support system that lifts you and your team.

Today we’re taking on how to deal with difficult team members. You’ll get clear tactics to build your confidence, reduce the overwhelm, and start turning around disruptive behavior. You’ll learn how to address issues early, keep your cool, and bring your team back together without sacrificing your standards.

Over 50% of first-time managers are rated as ineffective by their team. Not because they are bad people, but because no one showed them how to lead. Today you’ll learn how to lead people for the first time by equipping yourself with the right mindset, communication habits, and practical leadership skills.

Learn how to handle a toxic boss by recognizing toxic leadership behaviors. Then you can protect your team from the negative effects, and take action within your sphere of influence—even when the toxic person holds more authority.

Want to be a better leader? Ask more questions. Research shows that one of the clearest predictors of career development is how often—and how well—you seek feedback. Not just during performance reviews, but in the hallway, after meetings, and during everyday conversations. The problem? Most people either don’t ask—or ask the wrong way.

There is a good bit of debate on where to focus your team – the process to get work done or the outcome they produce. Today I’m sharing the pros and cons of focusing on process versus outcomes—and how to choose the right focus based on your team’s environment and the challenges ahead.

We are discussing empathy, a crucial leadership ability. You’ll learn how empathy fuels effective leadership and discover five powerful exercises to build it—so you can connect deeper, lead stronger, and close the gap. Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t get why they’re reacting like that”? That disconnect—that moment where you can’t quite see the world through someone else’s eyes—is the empathy gap in action.

Participative leadership is a democratic leadership style where team members are intentionally involved in making decisions. This doesn’t mean you lose control. You’re still leading—but you’re opening the door for input, discussion, and even shared decision-making when appropriate.

When no one owns the work, the process, the outcome—everything falls apart. Missed deadlines. Finger-pointing. Excuses. But when a team truly owns the mission? They don’t just complete the work—they care about each other AND the outcome. Ownership isn’t about assigning blame. It’s about building pride, purpose, and shared responsibility. There are three components to building ownership within your team: Accountability, Trust, and Team Work.

If your team doesn't trust you, your title doesn't matter. People don’t follow position. They follow people they believe in. And that belief? It's built on trust. Real trust isn’t earned by grand gestures. It’s built brick by brick—through how you show up every single day. Research has shown that three components that come together to help you build trust with your team, colleagues, or bosses. Competence, Character, and Caring.

Discover how LEGO Serious Play, a hands-on, experiential, and constructivist approach, is reshaping team building to teach leadership skills and build stronger, more positive team dynamics.

Creating a routine and rituals will help bring predictability, health, and happiness to your day. Lead the way while staying aligned and at your best.

Learning meta skills such as resilience and adaptability will help you in every facet of your career and life.

Detoxify your work environment by assessing it and eliminating what doesn't best serve you. You'll be more productive and protect your well-being.

Learn to leverage the collective intelligence of your entire team so all voices are heard.

Finding and using your voice effectively can make a huge difference in your career, your team’s success, and even your organization’s overall performance.

Learn how to use failure to gather insights, reset, and come back stronger.

Learn how introspection, adaptability, and purpose-driven action can transform your leadership.