We’ve all been fed a big fat lie: that there’s a such thing as a natural born leader.  IDK who started that myth, but that’s exactly what it is: A MYTH! Being an effective manager and leader isn’t something you’re inherently born with. Sure, you may have some natural qualities that help you lead, but […]

If the thought of having a tough conversation with someone you manage makes you want to bolt, you’re not alone – and there’s actually a ton of science behind it. Our brains just aren’t wired to enjoy this part of management, which can be a significant barrier to your leadership success.  In fact, they’re working hard […]

What if I told you the language you use as a leader could be holding your team back from thriving? It’s scary, but true. Most leaders don’t wake up planning to fail their teams. But it happens more often than we’d like to admit, and it’s usually unintentional.  Not to point fingers (she says while […]

Wondering if People On Purpose® is right for you? Let’s get into what makes us different from traditional management training, and why PoP® is the program you’ve been looking for. Leading a team is one of the most vulnerable, challenging, and, let’s be real, expensive aspects of running a business. Whether you’re a CEO or […]

There’s a right and a wrong time for everything, including sharpening your leadership skills. Think of it like creating an evacuation plan for a fire.  You wouldn’t wait until the flames are raging to decide which exit to take, right? When emotions are high, decisions get rushed, and clarity goes out the window. In a […]

As a manager and trusted leader, it’s your job to get everyone on the same boat and moving in the same direction. But have you ever felt like some of your team members are scattered in canoes, others on jet skis, and a few are just floating in a totally different lake? Yeah, been there.  […]

The girls who get it, get it. And when it comes to leaning into a leadership style that’s both intentional and impactful, LoriAnn Kuntz gets it.  LoriAnn is the owner and CEO of Profit Priority, a boutique accounting and fractional CFO firm on a mission is to help creatives feel peace about their numbers – […]

Have you ever felt like you’ve given your new hires all the tools to succeed, but they’re still swinging and missing? ⚾️ You’ve got the training videos, the SOPs, and yet…something’s not clicking. Cue the self-doubt spiral: Did I make a huge hiring mistake?  Am I bad at explaining things? Am I a terrible judge […]

“If you really want to feel like you belong, become part of a community you love. And if you want to impact more lives, build a community where other people can feel that way in your space.” 👆Wise words from Taryn Rachelle, our guest on this week’s podcast.  (Can you believe that it wasn’t Gandhi […]

Let’s be honest—when you hear “HR documentation,” you probably think of mountains of paperwork, endless forms, and bureaucratic jargon. You might imagine policies, procedures, employee handbooks, performance reviews, and compliance checklists. TBH I don’t blame you for shuddering at the thought.   But like with most things HR, we’re here to change the narrative.  Instead of […]