Aug 22, 2021“Be a Positive Influence!”#RaysReflections: Volume 1 Yo! Welcome to my little reflective corner of the internet. One of the key actions I’ve been working on since a young age is journaling and reflecting. …Leadership7 min read
Jul 10, 2021The Benefits of Meaningful RoundingHow to connect with your team for increased engagement When I started out in a formal leadership role, I felt so ill-equipped to lead the team. At that time, there were 32 staff members that executed various functions of the work. …Leadership Development4 min read
Jun 27, 2021How to Sustain Team AlignmentLeadership tactics towards getting your whole team on the same page It’s tough to execute a plan when everyone is on different pages. When I was a wide receiver in high school and college, I would remember receiving plays that gave me the option to run a certain route based…Team Development6 min read
Jun 23, 2021Be Intentional: Three Actions Every Team Leader Should TakeDo you want to be an intentional leader? Part of my leadership philosophy is to be intentional with everything I do. My goal is to be present as a leader, show up physically and mentally, and put forth action that truly brings value to those that I am serving. Being…Leadership Coaching6 min read
Jun 5, 2021Don’t RUN from accountabilityAccountability is a scary word for a lot of us. We often hesitate to take ownership over areas that are not clearly defined in our society in fear of having to be the one to do all the work or suffer the consequences when things go wrong. Think about it—…Activism3 min read
Mar 21, 2021#QuickReflection — Racism and our ResponsibilityNobody wants to be called racist. However, there are some actions that we commit that upholds oppressive ideals and suppress marginalized identity group. What are we going to do about that? Nobody wants to be a victim of racism. However, societal norms have placed barriers for marginalized identities to achieve…Racism2 min read
Mar 8, 2021How starting a podcast boosted my confidenceQuick lessons on why you should start taking action In 2018, my wife bought me a podcasting starter kit for Father’s Day. I figured she was tired of hearing me talking about starting one and equipped me with the tools to get started. She is forever the real MVP. But…Podcasting4 min read
Sep 11, 2019Confidence Boosters: Three Elements to shape your Team’s EnvironmentOne year ago, my family bought a tee ball set for our 2-year-old son’s birthday. He couldn’t contain his excitement when he unwrapped his gift and immediately took it outside to play with it. I put it together, placed the ball on the tee, gave him the bat and said…Leadership4 min read
Aug 28, 2019Doing the Most: Questions to ask to Avoid BurnoutFor some, the definition of success at work is to take on more than what is within your current scope. Doing so allows the ability to be seen as a “go-getter,” someone who “takes initiative,” and is willing to do what it takes. However, I have fallen into the trap…Personal Development4 min read
Aug 22, 2019Key Questions: The Best 5 Questions to ask in 1:1'sConducting one on one’s with staff is by far my favorite meeting as a leader! It is not just because I get to see my direct reports on a regular cadence, but it is an opportunity to be intentional with connecting with them and their experience on the team. Rather…Leadership3 min read
