Can kindness and high performance coexist? Decades of organizational research suggest they not only can, they often do. In this article, I explore what the data says about leadership, toxic high performers, workplace bias, and why the most successful healthcare and SaaS teams are often built on a combination of warmth, accountability, and execution.

Four people flew to the Moon. Over 30,000 made it happen. NASA didn't just celebrate the astronauts — they gave the ground teams, suppliers, and engineers their flowers too. Research shows 56% of employees hide their best ideas when they fear losing credit, and organizations that get recognition right see 45% lower turnover. This issue breaks down what Artemis II can teach every leader about equitable praise. Three recommendations you can act on today.

Ever feel like you're screaming into the void? 86% of employees feel their voices aren't heard equally. I spent the past few weeks volunteering with King County Public Health and attending the NW Rare Disease Fair — two organizations proving that persistent, resilient communication drives real progress. From harm reduction kits to rare disease advocacy, the data is clear: organizations that keep listening and keep pushing outperform those that don't. Here are four lessons eve

The top 2.8% of collegiate basketball takes the court this week. But the real game isn't on the floor — it's on the sideline. How do you lead people who've already mastered their craft? This issue breaks down leadership lessons from March Madness and Coach K — backed by research from Gallup, Harvard, and Google — on getting to know your people, asking better questions, and channeling ego toward a common mission. Whether you coach athletes, clinicians, or operators, the challe

I belong to the 0.37% — the percentage of Americans active in the labor force who served in combat in both Afghanistan and Iraq. The data shows 80% of staff expect a CEO to have a voice on major societal issues, and 56% have no respect for CEOs who choose to remain silent. There's no easy answer for when to address it or what to say. But I firmly believe you need to do it. "When in charge, take charge."