Setting Healthy Boundaries
Setting healthy boundaries can be one of the most challenging things we do as humans. And when you bring a group of humans together on a team - it can be even more tricky! Listen to this week's video as READ MORE
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.
Team Trust Begins with You
Often when we work with teams who are experiencing a lack of trust among team members, there's a tendency for those members to focus on others on the team - what those individuals are, or are not, doing. In today's 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
