Nothing strikes fear in the heart than having to ask for a raise. We hope our contribution will be recognized and rewarded, but that’s not always true. So, we must take matters into our own hands and have THE conversation.

In this audio, we address a question we received from a member - “How do I ask for a raise.” We offer a few tips from our team on planning and executing a productive compensation conversation with your boss.

At some point in their career, leaders will be faced with angry demands by those they lead.

Prevention is the best approach but if it rises to the level of demands, then we have some thoughts on that as well.

Not all territories are marked by fences and signs. Sometimes, you wander in unknowingly to find a colleague staunchly defending their territory as if you are an intruder. In this audio segment, we explore the topic and give you some tips on dealing with territorial colleagues.

You probably cringe, too, when the boss refers to you and your colleagues as “family.”

Dysfunctional family, maybe. Your team at work isn’t your family, and referring to it as such is problematic.

Most job descriptions for leaders miss the mark. There is far more to being a leader than is captured in a role description. When we bring our faith into the equation, being a leader brings a moral obligation to those we lead. Here is an article that captures our thoughts on the topic.

We believe there is a simple equation to advancing your career: Excellence + Visibility = Opportunity.

We’ve curated a list of actions to improve your visibility toward future opportunities.