I sat in the stands in East San Diego earlier this week, ready to take in my son’s first all-star baseball game. The fields were impeccably manicured, the boys were sporting their brand new red and black uniforms, and fans were ready to celebrate like it was game 7 of the World Series.

From the outset, fans and players alike were greeted with the typical pomp and circumstance of Little League games. The players recited the Pledge of Allegiance and one boy from each team stepped up to lead the Little League Pledge.

“Be vulnerable.” Those are words we hear from authors, bloggers, and “thought leaders.” Be vulnerable to express more of who you are, to be more authentic, to connect and engage with your team, and to be a better leader.

While I don’t debate the merit of greater vulnerability, I do think it’s important to acknowledge the challenges of actually practicing it. The path to being vulnerable is lined with self-limiting beliefs and fear.

To help overcome these concerns and to start practicing greater vulnerability, let’s first discuss the reasons for doing so. Then we’ll walk through practical ways to get started.

Darren Reinke, Group Sixty Founder and executive coach, has just published a new book titled The Savage Leader: 13 Principles to Become a Better Leader from the Inside Out. The book is about leadership and it focuses on mastering the inner qualities and behaviors each of us need to become a great leader.

Group Sixty founder and executive coach Darren Reinke was a guest on the More Than Work Podcast recently. Darren talked about how he became an executive coach, the importance of mentorship, and more. You can listen to the full podcast by clicking on the “Read More” link below.

Left to fester, conflict has the ability to destroy working relationships and teams. Conflict erodes trust, prevents productive collaboration, and undermines the ability of teams to innovate and deliver on the overall company mission. Even in its least toxic form, conflict is a productivity killer for managers and team members alike. Below is a series of steps that leaders can use to resolve conflict between team members.

The ability to deliver feedback is critical to the success of leaders and their teams. Positive feedback helps to laud team members for wins and to acknowledge them for taking risks and pushing themselves out of their comfort zone. Developmental feedback (many times considered “negative feedback”), on the other hand, is the rocket fuel that helps each of us grow and improve. Below are several tips to help you deliver developmental feedback so that your team members can continue to grow and thrive.

Losing your job can be devastating and at the very least stressful. While it is a painful experience, finding your next job (and career) provides an opportunity to recast your career and life! If you were miserable in your last job, use this as the moment to reboot your career and do work that aligns with your goals and who you are as a person. This article outlines the 9 steps needed to find your next job.

Many people struggle with staying productive after shifting from working in an office surrounded by team members to being at home and all its potential distractions. It’s not just possible to be as productive while working from home, but you can even be more productive! Below are a few suggestions based on the past 15 years of working primarily in a remote capacity.

As we settle into our new work from home routines, Zoom and other video conferencing tools have become the default medium for meetings. With the sudden change, Zoom fatigue can start to set in for those not accustomed to working remotely and even for battle-hardened remote workers.

In order to keep the cameras on and maintain high levels of engagement, keep reading to learn some tips to help avoid Zoom fatigue.