Clarity and Grace: The Foundation of Leadership in 2026
As leaders, we often think of leadership as something we give to others. We focus on guiding, influencing, and supporting the people we oversee. But there is another form of leadership that is just as important and often overlooked. The leadership you owe to yourself. Success starts at the top of an organization, and so…
But Did You Document It? Setting Your HR Foundation for the Year Ahead
But did you document it?” is one of those sayings where, if you know, you know. As my teenager likes to remind me. And it really is true. If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you realized you did not have the documentation you needed as a manager or business owner, that…
The Hidden Cost of Poor Communication and How to Fix It in the New Year
Every year right before New Year’s, there is a flurry of goal setting that focuses on large visible goals like increasing revenue or expanding to a new location. And do not get me wrong, those are great goals. But often it is the smaller habits that create ripple effects with far-reaching rewards or consequences. One…
A Season for Grace: Supporting Mental Health at Work
The holiday season can bring joy, connection, and celebration, but it can also bring pressure, grief, and exhaustion. Some of your team members may be counting down the days to their favorite traditions, while others may be facing their first holiday without a loved one or feeling the stress of end-of-year deadlines. As a leader,…
Culture by Design: My 5-Minute Pitch at the 2025 Plant, Pitch & Prosper Competition
Recently, I had the opportunity to present Jennifer Ericson Consulting during the 2025 Plant, Pitch & Prosper Competition, hosted by the Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center. The event brought together entrepreneurs and innovators from across Yuma and La Paz counties — each with a vision to build something meaningful. For me, it was…