In a recent Breaking Beliefs conversation, I sat down with Elise Powers and uncovered something fascinating about building authentic connections. It's a skill that can be taught from an incredibly young age. When Elise was just three years old, her parents had an unusual rule: she couldn't hand over the phone until she'd asked the caller at least three questions, with one being a follow-up to show she was really listening.

Changing a habit feels straightforward: set a goal, create a plan, follow through. Yet, despite our best intentions and carefully crafted systems, old patterns keep emerging. Why? Because true transformation runs deeper than behavior change—it starts with identity. 

Welcome to article four, the final article of our monthly series that dives deep into the world of taxes and employee retention. This series, sponsored by ADP, explores what is genuinely valuable, practical, and applicable advice to any leader looking to create a workplace where talent flourishes.

During my recent Breaking Beliefs conversation with Randy Crabtree, we talked about something I believe many of us struggle with—figuring out what kind of work truly lights us up. Randy's story is especially interesting because it shows how following your natural interests can lead to unexpected outcomes and career possibilities.

As a young CPA, success meant being always available. I started my days before dawn and worked late into the evenings. Everything blurred into an endless cycle of client responses and deadlines. My colleagues praised how hard I worked. But beneath my busy schedule, I was burning out. I didn't see it then, but my work habits kept me from reaching my full potential.

On the Breaking Beliefs podcast, I talked with Alreen Haeggquist, founder of a law firm that champions women's rights. Our conversation reveals how personal growth and professional success work together to create positive change. As the host of Breaking Beliefs and creator of the B³ Method®, I love exploring how we can bring our whole selves to our work while making a real difference.

Remember that feeling when you just know something isn't right? Maybe it's a pit in your stomach during a client meeting, or that nagging sensation when you're about to make a business decision. I spent years pushing those feelings aside, convinced that being a "good leader" meant being available 24/7.

The signals are everywhere—racing thoughts during meetings, tension headaches by noon, checking emails at midnight. Overwhelm has become so common we almost see it as normal. But what if our bodies are trying to tell us something different?

Many professionals pride themselves on being excellent problem-solvers, but not enough pride themselves on being proactive. In my early career, my inbox overflowed with urgent requests, and I measured success by rapid responses and issues resolved. This reactive approach worked—until it didn't.

Welcome to article four of our new monthly series that dives deep into the world of employee retention. This series, sponsored by ADP, explores what is genuinely valuable, practical, and applicable advice to any leader looking to create a workplace where talent flourishes.

On Breaking Beliefs, I recently sat down with Darren Root, Growth Strategist at Rightworks, for a conversation that touched on something many of us face: the challenge of letting go to grow. Darren's journey from working in his father's firm to building his own thriving practice delivers valuable insights about making intentional choices in our careers.

Many of us fall into the trap of compartmentalizing our lives. We separate our "work self" from our "home self," believing that keeping these worlds apart somehow makes us more professional or productive.

Sometimes, the most powerful insights come from the simplest questions. For Jonathan Gardner, that question was: "Show me the numbers of all the VPs here that you can call who will pick up the phone or call you right back."

Welcome to article three of our new monthly series that dives deep into the world of employee retention. This series, sponsored by ADP, explores what is genuinely valuable, practical, and applicable advice to any leader looking to create a workplace where talent flourishes.

You know that feeling when your work just clicks? When you're so engaged that time flies by? That's what happens when you align your career with your purpose. But finding that alignment can be challenging.

You know that feeling of constantly balancing work demands with personal life? It's something many of us face, and it can lead to feelings of stress and burnout. But it doesn't have to be that way. By taking a few simple steps, you can improve your work-life harmony and make sure your personal purpose is reflected in your work.

Ever feel like you're running on a hamster wheel, constantly busy but never quite catching up? In my conversations with professionals and leaders across industries, one challenge comes up time and time again: not having enough time.

Welcome to article two of our new monthly series that dives deep into the world of employee retention. This series, sponsored by ADP, explores what is genuinely valuable, practical, and applicable advice to any leader looking to create a workplace where talent flourishes.

Overwhelm is the uninvited guest that overstays its welcome in our lives. I've seen it in the eyes of countless leaders during our group consulting calls—that frantic energy, the endless to-do lists, the feeling that there's never enough time. Sound familiar?

Trying to balance everything in our lives just stresses us out more. The key to happiness is more about creating work-life harmony.