As the new year begins, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the year ahead. For some, this...

This two-part series on Authentic Leadership explores what authentic leadership is, why it matters, and how it can help build stronger...

Authentic leadership is a concept that has gained traction in recent years – as an approach that fosters a positive work environment and...

Elevate Connection, outlines the importance of helping team members feel connected to the mission and vision of the organization - to the...

One of the principal tenets of The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is a concept called “Expedition Behavior” or EB. Over the...

The business and leadership world is abuzz with the prediction of an impending wave of employee turnover, recently dubbed “The Great...

Often when I ask leaders about their process for receiving feedback, they respond with “I have an open door policy.” While this approach...

Dr. Kelly Waltman's book, Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Team Culture, is now available...

I’ve highlighted in my writing and training that we have a feedback disconnect. While the vast majority of the American workforce craves...

Do you keep putting off that difficult conversation because you keep playing out 50 horrible “what-if” scenarios? What if they get upset?...

I spend a lot of time on trails. Between hiking, trail running, and backpacking, I spend as much time on trails as I can. I love the...

There is a common lesson or parable, often credited to the 13th century scholar, Rumi, that states there are three gates to speech or...

In a networking event I attended recently we were reviewing the organization's core principles. One of the group’s core principles is...

You’ve likely heard about athletes visualizing success prior to competition – and perhaps you’ve done this yourself. You visualize the...

Want to know if you’re effectively communicating with your team? Are you incorporating the three C’s of essential communication: clarity,...

Is your company still conducting annual employee performance appraisals? A growing number of industries and companies are moving away...

As we welcome a new year, I encourage you to take some time for reflection and purposeful planning – before getting swept up into the...

I know, I know, you’re likely tired of hearing and reading (and probably saying and writing) that 2020 has been a year rife with...

As humans and leaders, we tend to fall into a primary mode or style of communication. While our communication style will naturally vary...

In the 1950s there was a game show called the "$64,000 Question" with a spin-off show shortly after called the "$64,000 Challenge."...