Jacob Espinoza

I get asked this question a lot, and the truth is 70% of change initiatives fail. The good news is being able to effectively create change on your team is an easy way to stand out from the crowd as a leader people want to work for and with. Because change is really hard for…

I once managed a retail store. Things were going great. Our numbers were way up. People were happy. About a month in, while I was hanging out with my family on the weekend, I got a phone call from an assistant manager. He had a ton of experience, was great with people, and I could…

It’s more than a name. It’s a way to see the world.

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report is here to tell us all what’s going on in the minds of employees around the globe! For anyone who is not familiar with the report, it’s packed with insights on how employees are feeling about their work and lives. Regardless of your current level of leadership,…

No matter how hard you try to avoid it, conflict will be part of your professional journey. And it will either be a stumbling block or a stepping stone, depending on how you approach it. How we perceive and address it determines its impact on our leadership journey. As a leader, its your job to…

How do you handle conflict on your team? You can’t be a transformational leader without embracing challenges. And as a leader, few challenges are as abrasive and impactful as TEAM CONFLICT. Unresolved conflict in the workplace is a constant disrupter. It is the person who sits down next to you at a coffee shop to…

The good news about conflict on your team is you can expect it to be there. Don’t let it surprise you. The goal is not to remove conflict, partly because you can’t. The goal is to understand how to navigate it And you can do it. I know it. To help, last week I recorded…

Say it with me, “I am not a good listener.” As a leader, lack of listening skills is a problem. • Misunderstandings lead to broken trust • When employees don’t feel heard, they are more resistant to change • And a lack of understanding can lead to escalated conflict (Noo!!!!) When you don’t understand your…

Leaders of the world! I appreciate you being here. It’s incredible thinking that I’ve been writing this Newsletter for over a year. (I used to write two newsletters each week, smh.) Today, we’re diving deep into something that will be a game-changer for any leader aiming to build a cohesive team—Patrick Lincioni’’s Five Dysfunctions of…

🕶 Last week I had the chance to ask this question to Michael Girdley, CEO of a $100 million a year holding company. Click here to listen to our podcast episode. Most conflicts happen because of one of four reasons. Let’s start with Differing values. They can turn a well-oiled machine into a clanking heap…