If everything is a priority, something is already out of balance. The fall equinox is all about balance. Day and night are nearly equal, and for a brief moment, the year feels evenly divided. It’s a useful leadership metaphor as we head toward Q4. By late September, teams are usually moving fast. Deadlines are closer. Budgets are tighter. Vacations are mostly behind us. Everyone has a lot on their plate. That’s exactly when balance starts to disappear. Urgent work crowds o

A Valentine’s Day question worth asking your team Growing up, Valentine’s Day was either the best or the worst day of the year. The popular kids went home with stacks of cards, candy, and hearts taped to their desks. Others were lucky to receive one or two — usually from a best friend or a kind teacher. We grow up, but the workplace isn’t all that different. Every organization has people who are visible, celebrated, and naturally recognized — and others who do great work quie