Most leaders end conversations with action items. But the best ones end with insight. In this final Coaching Habit post, we explore the deceptively powerful question that closes the loop: “What was most useful for you?” It’s not about advice—it’s about awareness. Because when leaders create space for reflection, they don’t just foster clarity in the moment—they build the habits that fuel long-term growth.

Leaders love to fix things—but sometimes, fixing isn’t what’s needed. In this Wisdom Wednesday post, we explore the Coaching Habit’s “Lazy Question”: How can I help? Learn how this simple shift moves you from problem-solver to partner, reinforces ownership, and keeps coaching conversations centered on the other person’s growth—not your assumptions.

What do you really want?

It’s a question most leaders don’t stop to ask—of themselves or others. In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday, we explore the Foundation Question from The Coaching Habit and how it helps move conversations from obligation to authenticity. Sometimes, the most powerful insight isn’t a solution—it’s a desire finally named.

Most of us say yes without stopping to ask—at what cost? This week’s Wisdom Wednesday explores the Strategic Question from The Coaching Habit: “If you’re saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?” It’s a powerful pause that reframes choices, clarifies priorities, and helps leaders realign with who they want to become. Read how one conversation with Rachel shifted everything.

Not all challenges are created equal—and not all of them are yours to solve. In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday, we explore the Focus Question from The Coaching Habit and how one subtle shift can move a conversation from emotional swirl to meaningful clarity. When I asked Rachel, “What’s the real challenge here for you?” everything changed. Learn how to use this deceptively powerful question to coach more effectively, cut through complexity, and help your team grow forward.

Most leaders don’t need more time—they need better questions. In this post, I share the moment that shifted how I lead and coach my team—not by saying more, but by asking differently. As I kick off a new series based on The Coaching Habit, this is the story behind why it matters—and how it can reshape your leadership, one conversation at a time.

We often lead the way we were led—until someone shows us a better way. This post reflects on the kind of leader who quietly, consistently raised the bar—not through power or pressure, but through presence, care, and clarity. The impact? A new standard for how to lead. One that doesn’t just shape performance—but shapes people.

Culture doesn’t live in a mission statement—it lives in everyday behavior. In how leaders follow through, how teams communicate, and how feedback is given (or avoided). This post explores why culture is everyone’s job, how it quietly breaks down when leadership is inconsistent, and what it really means to build culture through coaching, care, and accountability—especially when no one’s watching.

Too many leaders are running on empty—exhausted, reactive, and disconnected from the very teams they’re trying to support.

In this post, I explore what happened when I realized I was leading without presence, how burnout quietly spreads through organizations, and why self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership responsibility.

If you want to lead with clarity, consistency, and compassion, it starts with taking care of the person your team looks to every day: you.

The moment someone underperforms is the moment they need you most. But most leaders don’t know what to say—so they say too much.

Coaching underperformance isn’t about delivering criticism. It’s about asking the right questions—creating space for self-awareness, ownership, and change.

In this week’s #WisdomWednesday, I share how one shift—from telling to asking—transformed a tough coaching conversation into a moment of growth.

If you’ve ever struggled with how to coach someone who’s falling short, this one’s for you.