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Why Trying to Control Other People Is Exhausting in Leadership and Relationships
Control Often Comes from Good Intentions Most people who try to control others don’t see themselves that way. Leaders believe they are helping their team
How to Stop Reacting Emotionally in Leadership and Relationships
The Hidden Cost of Emotional Reactions Are you a leader who’s lost it in a meeting? How about a parent who knows better but takes
Responsibility vs. Blame: Why They’re Not the Same
People often resist taking responsibility because they believe responsibility means fault. In many legal or rule-based situations, that connection makes sense. When a rule is
What Is Choice Theory®?
A Different Way of Understanding Human Behavior For nearly forty years, I have studied Choice Theory psychology. Its roots trace back to 1960, when William
The Stories We Tell Ourselves—and Why They Matter More Than We Think
Why Interpretation Matters More Than What Happens Many of us have experienced the cooling—or even the quiet end—of a friendship we didn’t initiate. A friend
Responsibility vs. Response-ability: What’s Actually Yours to Carry
Have you ever noticed how heavy responsibility can feel? Sometimes, it showed up when we’re being told to “take responsibility.” Other times, it feels heavy
How I Evaluate Goals Without Self-Judgment
Why Goal Review So Often Goes Wrong It’s the time of year many people review the last year, while looking forward to what they want
Year in Review: Lessons from 2025 and Goals for 2026
I love the start of a new year and all its possibilities. There’s something grounding about pausing long enough to look back before moving forward.
10 Lessons Learned in 2025
As I close out 2025, I find myself less interested in what I accomplished and more interested in what I learned—about myself, about relationships, and