Three Simple Strategies for Leading with More Heart and Humanity in a Digital Era

Make better decisions with discernment and wisdom

Here are 7 ways to combat unconscious bias in talent discussions to achieve outcomes that are aligned to your intentions. I’ve already tested all of these for you and know they work!

When asked if I have regrets in life, the answer is yes. One of the things I regret most is meaningful moments that I missed with mentors and sponsors, because I felt I needed to be strong and have it all together. I wanted to impress and didn’t want to look bad.

As a leader, surrounding yourself with the best team is the linchpin to success. According to Gartner, diverse and inclusive teams can boost performance by 50% compared to relatively homogeneous teams. Both an inclusive environment and diversity are essential, and it starts with getting the hiring right. 

After recently offboarding from nearly two decades with a Fortune 15 company, I reflected on my offboarding experience and the experience of others. I’m a little embarrassed to say that it has taken me all these years to realize that offboarding is just as important as onboarding.

WaveLeaders aren't meant to walk this life alone, we are meant to walk each other home.

It was October 22, 2022. Professional surfer, Tyler Warren, was riding the Southern California waves during the San Onofre Surf Club contest when a great white shark burst out of the water behind him (photo credit: Jordan Anast). Tyler was dialed into his flow state in the competition and thought all of the yelling was to cheer him on.   

It was January 2022, in Costa Rica and my eleven-year-old daughter and I went to the beach. I was playing on a surf board catching waves after they broke and my daughter was in the water cheering me on. This went on wave after wave.