Why May feels harder than it should January starts with energy. Plans are clear. Goals are set. Everyone’s moving. By May, it’s different. The work is real now. The pressure is clearer. And the energy that carried teams through Q1 starts to fade. I see this a lot. Not because teams aren’t capable — but because momentum isn’t something you set once and forget. It needs attention. This is where leadership matters most. Not in the big moments, but in the quieter ones. When thing

Clarity, compassion, and simple strategies to help everyone finish strong. It’s 10 a.m. My workday started 90 minutes ago, and here’s what I’ve accomplished: ✔ dropped the kids off at school✔ answered a holiday-related text from a relative✔ ordered teacher gifts✔ added three things to my to-do list✘ crossed off exactly zero work-related tasks Welcome to December — the month when the mental load doubles, attention spans shrink, and everyone is juggling year-end deadlines with

You had me at infographic. I’m obsessed with statistics. And rankings. And top ten lists. And if you present them to me in easy-to-scan...