Advice for the Graduating Class (& What We’re Asking of You Now)

Advice for the Graduating Class Red Cape Revolution

Well, here you are— our next graduating class. Congrats! Is it a magic moment? Or a time of chaos? Those of us who love you wish we were simply spouting cliches and trite doses of inspirational wisdom right now . . ones you could sleep through before you head to the next picnic or party. […]Read the full post >>

How Do You Build Confidence at Work When You Don’t Have the Answers? Here’s What to Say

How do you build confidence at work Red Cape Revolution

“I need to build confidence at work with my team and leaders right now. But everything’s so uncertain in our company—heck, in the WORLD!  How can I build confidence when I don’t have all the answers? And how can I feel confident in myself when I’m feeling kinda lost?” My coaching client asked me this […]Read the full post >>

How to Say Hard Things to Good People at Work

How to Say Hard Things to Good People at Work _ Red Cape Revolution

If you’re a leader of people, projects, or processes, there will come a time when you’ll have to know how to say hard things to good people at work. It’s inevitable. The hard things might be issues that emerge in your company’s regular performance management process. But more often today, we have to find a […]Read the full post >>

How to Assess Risk in Your Career (Free Worksheet, Too)

how to assess risk in your career _ Red Cape Revolution

Whether you take action or stand still, there’s risk in your career. Yup, RISK is definitely a four-letter word for most of us. Like FEAR. Or PAIN. Truth is, we live in a world where risk is inevitable. But taking a risk in your career gets confusing. How do we assess it, evaluate it, and […]Read the full post >>

Four Leadership Strategies To Build More Trust (Psst: They’re Unexpected)

Leadership Strategies to Build More Trust _ Red Cape Revolution

What if I had a magic pill that would instantly make you a better leader? You know, the kind people talk about, fondly, for years –even long after they’ve left the organization? Well, that magic pill exists. It’s called TRUST. We all know when we don’t trust someone. But we don’t always know when someone […]Read the full post >>

Make the Most of Change: 3 Meaningful Actions to Take Now

Making the Most of Change _ Red Cape Revolution

If there’s anything I know for sure, it’s that the past is gone and the future’s not fully here yet. So what can we do to navigate through our work and lives right NOW? How can we make the most of change that’s happening around us? It’s easy to slip into a confused, wandering state […]Read the full post >>

Here’s Why Making Career Decisions Is Hard (& How To Make Them Easier)

Why Making Career Decisions is Hard Red Cape Revolution

Let’s face it: when it comes to making career decisions, even the sharpest among us can struggle. Yes, even when we’re lucky enough to choose between something great and something equally great, we swirl and spend endless joules of human energy worrying about our decisions, sometimes giving up and just deciding to make none at […]Read the full post >>

“My Skills Are Not Being Utilized” (& What to Do If That’s You)

My skiills aren't being utilized (2025) Red Cape Revolution

I’m always asking my readers and speaking audiences to tell me their real-world, real life questions about decisions and choices you need to make in your life at work. Here’s one I hear all the time: “What do I do if my skills are not being utilized?” (Personally, I hate the word “utilized” for anything […]Read the full post >>

How to Deal With a Bully at Work: Surprising Strategies to Use Now

How to deal with a bully at work Red Cape Revolution

Let’s be honest: if you have to deal with a bully at work, it’s exhausting. Whether it’s a boss who constantly critiques, a colleague who dismisses your ideas, or even a direct report who undermines your leadership, the emotional labor it takes is real. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: most traditional advice […]Read the full post >>