The TLS Blog

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.

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Team EI: Relationship Building (Part Three)

As we close the conversation on Team Emotional Intelligence, part three focuses on how we build effective and meaningful relationships within the team AND outside of the team. Join us as we offer ideas for solidifying strong working relationships within READ MORE

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Multigenerational Competency Leading a Multigenerational Team

Multigenerational Competency

"Those younger workers just don't work as hard as I did at their age." "Those older workers are not open to technological change, even when it would be best for our organization." The topic of Multigenerational Competency (or, How can READ MORE
having difficult conversations

Having Difficult Conversations: Part Two

Last week we focused on how we can address our own discomfort when involved in a 'difficult' conversation as a leader. This week, we offer some tips and approaches that can be helpful for the actual conversation. Join us to READ MORE
difficult conversations

Having Difficult Conversations: Part One

Part of leadership is having hard conversations, and yet, this can be one of the most stressful things leaders do. Join us as we kick off a two-part series on this topic. This week we focus on what you can READ MORE
word of the year

Word of the Year (Alicia)

Have you picked your word of the year? Curious about this practice? Listen today as Alicia shares her 2026 word and the ways it's already 'showing up' in conversations!READ MORE
expectations

Adjust Expectations as Needed

For many of us, the expectations we have the most difficulty meeting are actually our own. Join us as we explore the idea of focusing on what's important - while also - finding moments of ease. READ MORE
begin new year with gentleness

Begin the Year with Gentleness

As we turn our attention fully toward 2026, we invite you to do so with a spirit of kindness and gentleness toward yourself. Not sure what that even means? Join us to hear more!READ MORE
box breathing

Box Breathing

It's one thing to 'plan' to take a moment for yourself, it's another thing to actually find that moment. Listen today as we offer a simple guided breathing exercise that's designed to offer an immediate moment (or two) of calm READ MORE
tuning into yourself

Tuning into Yourself

This time of year it's important to keep YOURSELF on the 'to-do' list - even amidst all the hustle in bustle! Join us as we offer a couple of simple ideas as to how to do this. You deserve it!READ MORE
gratitude

The Spirit of Gratitude

What if we suggested that adding one more thing to your already full 'to-do' list might actually help you feel less overwhelmed? Sounds crazy!? Listen this week as we explore the restorative nature of gratitude and how, particularly in this READ MORE
Multi-generational Competency

Multi-Generational Competency

If you are in today's workforce, it's likely you work with people of various ages. This week we are focusing on how we can bring 'multi-generational competency' to the way teams work together. If this is a topic that resonates READ MORE