Think fast...or slow. Your decision style drives your results. Microwave thinking can help when speed is a priority and the decision isn't high-stakes. Crockpot thinking can help when quality is key and the cost is irreversible. In this episode, you'll learn: Guardrails that keep strengths from overcooking Meeting designs that help both introverts and extroverts Home agreements that reduce friction with your opposite LISTEN HERE (24-min) READ THE SUMMARY P.S. Need a keynote or team workshop...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Still riding the high from our fundraiser in Charlotte! Kevin and I at Afrocare CLT 2025 RaderCo Kiva Loan recipient: Bitamay in Bihar, India Our Work Meaningful Foundation board hosted the Afrocare CLT gala to fund a tech lab in Akyremade, Kumasi, Ghana. It was spectacular—live auction, dancing, drumming, and Ghanaian cuisine. (My only request to Chef Awo from this season’s Chopped: “Make it so spicy I regret it in the morning.”) How do you honor a teammate? At RaderCo, we do it with impact...
26 days ago • 3 min read
Low energy is predictable, but it can be meaningful if you're prepared. In this episode, you will: Find your Zombie Window in 3 days Build a reusable Zombie Menu Run a 20-5-20 cadence to accomplish the tasks End with a two-minute tidy and tomorrow’s Top Three LISTEN HERE (10 min) READ THE SUMMARY P.S. Learn more tricks in my latest book - Reclaim Your Workday! PO Box 46832, Raleigh, NC 27620Unsubscribe · Preferences
29 days ago • 1 min read
Such a fun two weeks! NCACPA superstars Amy Goodman and Linda Dodd in Asheville. I drove to one of my favorite U.S. cities—Asheville—to speak for NCACPA at the historic Grove Park Inn. Bonus: I saw two former clients, caught up with another in town, and even squeezed in a wild turkey sighting (missed a bear by seconds—not sad about it!) My happy feedback from conference attendees. Catching up with RaderCo client Kelly Haugh in Asheville One highlight? In the buffet line, attendee Josh said,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Strong connections aren’t a nice-to-have. They’re essential. Up to 85% of jobs are filled through networking People with strong social ties are 50% more likely to live longer Walking meetings boost creativity by over 80% Yet only 1 in 10 people actively nurture their networks each week. In my latest episode, I share how I stay connected without feeling overscheduled—using guardrails like: Phone/Zoom first Quarterly rituals And my favorite: “walkie-talkies.” LISTEN HERE (13-min) READ the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Exciting news for RaderCo! RaderCo Fave client KayLynn Dalebout's response to "What would you call me and RaderCo?" Over the last few months, clients have been calling me their performance coach, and RaderCo has been referred to as a performance coaching company. Why? Because we’re so much more than productivity. With our team of specialists in strengths & leadership, digital wellness, tech tools, stress & resilience, and culture & belonging, we elevate productivity to true high performance....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Curious how I cut digital distractions? The average person scrolls 2.5 hours a day and picks up their phone more than 150 times. No wonder focus feels impossible. Here’s the secret: Don’t rely on willpower when you can use apps to save yourself from yourself. In my latest episode, I share the exact guardrails I use to get the job done: My LinkedIn-only “Follow 50” rule No social media apps on my phone, and why How I use a standing desk to discourage scrolling The Unhook extension to prevent...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Masterminds, Muscles, and Mystery Finds in the Garage I love having a virtual studio to balance out travel and home life, but nothing beats sitting across from a client in person. Last week, I met with two stars for intensives in South Carolina and Georgia. One powerful takeaway—could you be leading so loudly (think Siri or Alexa, always ready with an answer) that you’re actually disempowering your team? Another highlight was our quarterly mastermind retreat for Speakers With Impact...
2 months ago • 3 min read
My heartfelt, lesson-earned true story was chosen for a book that helps support others. I wanted to share a deeply personal story that's a little surreal. It’s featured in a new book called Speechless!, which includes 28 true stories from professional speakers around the world. My story? It’s about the time I delivered a virtual productivity training… From a nursing home With a surprise ragtime soundtrack While visiting my mother-in-law in hospice. It wasn’t professional. It wasn’t ideal. But...
2 months ago • 1 min read