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The TLS blog is where you can find strategies to navigate through the ever-changing and complex challenges you face as a leader. We aim to inspire you and welcome your thoughts on the topics and ideas that we present in the blog.

Communicate with Confidence

How do you build confidence in situations where you simply don't feel that confident? It's a challenge that many of us can relate to, and in this week's video, we share some ideas and approaches that can be helpful whether READ MORE

The Importance of Team Trust

Everyone knows that trust is an important - maybe even essential - quality to have on a team. But do you know just how important it really is? In today's video, we demonstrate a simple exercise that reinforces the idea READ MORE

Work-Life Harmony

Work-Life Balance. Some folks have some pretty strong feelings about this topic. This week, we discuss the problem of using the word 'balance' when talking about our complicated lives. Join us to hear the conversation!READ MORE

Balance is a Mindset Shift

If we were to ask you to name three reasons that the feeling of 'balance' seems impossible, our guess is you could name three without giving it much thought. Why is that? In this week's video we touch on some READ MORE

Accountability & On-Going Feedback

Holding staff members accountable is one of the hardest tasks that most leaders face. The reason this can be so challenging can be summed up in two words: Constructive Feedback! Listen to our discussion on how these two 'tough' leadership READ MORE

Accountability Requires Shared Understanding

When it comes to accountability, it's easy to point to examples where it's NOT working. But what can we focus on to INCREASE accountability among staff? This week's video addresses this important question, so give it a listen!READ MORE

Imposter Syndrome

Ever had a feeling of uncertainty or doubt that caused you to wonder if you 'deserved' your leadership role? If so, you are not alone! Listen to hear a couple of simple strategies that might be helpful when those moments READ MORE

Unravel from Urgency

Grind Culture. Crisis Mode. These are descriptions that ring true for many of us. This week we're taking a dive into how we can consider simple strategies for feeling a bit more grounded and for capturing a moment or two READ MORE

Surfing through Chaos

"You can't control the waves, but you can learn to surf." This wise statement comes from the well-known mindfulness teacher, Jon Kabat-Zinn - but what does it mean for those of us who experience feelings of constant chaos, or waves? READ MORE

Stress and Negativity Bias

When we are stressed out and full of anxiety, it can be easy to focus on everything that's going poorly and overlook things that may be going well. Why do we do this? Well, part of it is our hard-wiring! READ MORE

Boundaries Can Decrease Burnout

Give. Give. Give. Many of our listeners seem to be 'hard-wired' to focus on others. While this can be a tremendous gift for others, it can be exhausting for the 'giver'. This week's conversation connects the idea of healthy boundaries READ MORE

Managing Former Peers

Many of us have had the experience of being promoted into a position where we are asked to manage former peers. This situation can be awkward at best and downright challenging when things don't go well. This week's conversation is READ MORE

Giving Constructive Feedback

Giving constructive feedback to someone on your team can be really challenging. You may notice feelings of anxiety, stress, or even dread - and that's before the conversation even takes place! Listen today to learn a simple way to manage READ MORE