Dear Leaders: Love, Your People

Dear Leaders,

Sometimes, the most supportive thing you can do as a leader isn’t cheering the loudest or offering help before it's asked—it’s simply asking what we actually need.

In today’s episode, we talk about how easy it is to miss the mark with the best intentions. Whether it’s over-supporting, under-supporting, or just showing up in a way that doesn’t land, the truth is: positive intentions don’t guarantee positive impact. A...

TW: Talk of Misscarriage

Dear Leaders,

Some of the hardest moments in leadership don’t come from deadlines, launches, or meetings—they come when life happens outside of work, and you're still expected to lead. When your heart or energy is at home, and your team still needs guidance, how do you show up?

In this episode, we’re exploring what it looks like to lead through grief, personal change, and emotional hardship. Whether i...

Dear Leaders,

We’re wrapping up our three-part culture series with what might be the most important (and most challenging) part: owning it.

You’ve said what kind of culture you want. You’ve built the systems and processes to support it. But now comes the part where it all lives—or dies—by what you do next. This episode is all about modeling the culture you’ve defined, holding yourself accountable before asking it of anyone else, and ...

Dear Leaders,

Last week, we started the conversation on culture—what it is, why it matters, and how you can define it for your team. But defining it is just the beginning. This week, we’re moving to the next step: building it.

Culture isn’t just words on a wall—it’s the systems and processes that bring those words to life. Without them, your words aren't a culture... they're just a wish.

In this episode, we talk about:

Dear Leaders,Culture isn’t just snacks in the break room, nap pods, or branded t-shirts. It’s not about the perks—it’s about the actions, big and small, that create the environment we work in every day. And here’s the thing: you shape that culture.

For the last few episodes, we’ve talked about the things we need from you—imposter syndrome, feedback, and generational differences. But now, it’s time to have the conversation: your role...

Dear Leaders,Generational differences in the workplace are nothing new, but with Gen Z entering the workforce, it feels like the conversation has gained fresh momentum. The challenge isn’t just about understanding each generation’s quirks and preferences—it’s about crafting a team culture that accommodates everyone while setting clear expectations to reduce conflict.In this episode, we talk about:

• Why generational conflicts aris...

Dear Leaders,

We need to talk about feedback. You know, that thing that’s supposed to help us grow but often feels like eating a Warhead—sour, overwhelming, and hard to swallow at first. But just like that candy, feedback has a sweet side when it’s done right, and you play a crucial role in helping us get there.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why feedback often triggers a “fight-or-flight” response and how to avoid it.

• Three a...

Dear Leaders,

We need to talk about imposter syndrome. You know, that nagging feeling of self-doubt your people—and maybe even you—experience after a big success or opportunity?

Imposter syndrome convinces us that our wins come from luck or timing instead of our own hard work and strengths. It can quietly drain confidence, hinder relationships, and impact productivity. But here’s the good news: as a leader, you can help rewrite this ...

Imagine I’m sitting behind you in class, leaning forward to tap you on the shoulder, only to slip you a tiny piece of folded up paper. Instead of it being from your crush that says “do you like me, check yes or no” it’s from your people, with all the ways you can show up as a better leader for them. Who knew you could take something we used to get in trouble for and turn it into a podcast? Not me, but look at us, we’re doing it any...

Dear Leaders,

We need praise from you. But not like the "make their heads big" praise. We want the information praise; you know, when you see something that's working for us that we can do again?

We know you have a unique perspective of our strengths, gifts, processes and systems... we just need you to share that perspective.

Here's a ten-minute podcast to explain more. We can't wait to talk ab...