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Some jobs don’t just drain you.....they shrink you.People stay in toxic roles for all kinds of reasons: loyalty, fear, f...
11/21/2025

Some jobs don’t just drain you.....they shrink you.

People stay in toxic roles for all kinds of reasons: loyalty, fear, financial pressure, reputation, “maybe it’ll get better,” or because they’ve convinced themselves burnout is normal.

I’ve been there.
And leaving one of those environments was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Here’s what I learned on the way out:

• Toxic jobs don’t just exhaust you, they distort what you believe you’re capable of.
Little by little, you start lowering your standards for how you should be treated.

• No amount of hard work can fix a culture that doesn’t want to change.
You can be the solution in a place that’s committed to staying the problem.

• Your effort isn’t the issue, the environment is.
When you leave, you realize it wasn’t “you.” It was the system.

• Peace is also a form of productivity.
When you’re no longer constantly bracing for impact, your creativity, energy, and confidence come back fast.

• Leaving isn’t quitting, it’s choosing yourself.
And sometimes that’s the hardest, strongest thing you can do.

Walking away from a toxic job doesn’t mean you failed.
It means you finally stopped settling.

If you’ve ever left a toxic role, what’s something you learned about yourself afterwards?

I’ve seen this happen inside companies more times than I can count. The plan isn’t the problem. The people aren’t the pr...
11/20/2025

I’ve seen this happen inside companies more times than I can count. The plan isn’t the problem. The people aren’t the problem.
The alignment is.

You can have goals, vision, strategy, deadlines…
but if teams operate in different rhythms, prioritize different things, or communicate inconsistently, progress drags.

Fixing that isn’t about adding more meetings or more rules.
It’s about creating clarity, syncing expectations, and closing the gaps that slow everything down.

That’s the work I do with teams, helping people get aligned so the boat finally moves the way it’s supposed to.

If your team feels like it’s working hard but not moving fast, let’s talk.

The best leaders don’t build followers. They build leaders.I’ve worked with enough teams to see the difference.Some lead...
11/18/2025

The best leaders don’t build followers. They build leaders.

I’ve worked with enough teams to see the difference.

Some leaders want to be the smartest person in the room.
They want every idea to run through them.
Every decision.
Every answer.

It looks like control, but it creates dependency.
People stop growing because someone else is always “the one” who knows better.

The leaders who stand out?
They do the opposite.

They create space.
They ask questions instead of giving answers.
They let people take ownership, make decisions, and develop their own judgment.

They don’t compete with their team.
They grow one.

Leadership isn’t about shining the spotlight on yourself.
It’s about showing others how to step into it.

If you want a strong team, don’t be the hero.
Build leaders who can stand on their own.

Do you ever struggle being a generalist?Maybe you’re like me, good at a lot of things; operations, strategy, events, mar...
11/12/2025

Do you ever struggle being a generalist?

Maybe you’re like me, good at a lot of things; operations, strategy, events, marketing, culture but the world keeps asking you to pick one lane.

It’s frustrating, right?

You see how everything connects, but most job descriptions don’t.

I’ve been there.
In corporate roles, I was always the person bridging gaps, fixing what fell between departments, and making things actually run smoothly.

That made me valuable but it also made me hard to define.

Because companies say they want people who “wear many hats,”
until it’s time to fit you into one box.

That’s why I built LaidBack Consulting.

Consulting gave me a lane where being a generalist isn’t a weakness, it’s the advantage.

Because real solutions rarely live in one department.
They live in the space between them.

👉 So if you’ve ever felt “too many things” to fit into one title, maybe you’re not scattered.
Maybe you’re just built for bigger-picture work.

Remember, you're not a master-of-none, You are jack-of-all-trades, a Swiss army knife.

Most people don’t leave jobs because of the work.They leave because of the leaders.Not the loud moments.Not the big deci...
11/07/2025

Most people don’t leave jobs because of the work.
They leave because of the leaders.

Not the loud moments.
Not the big decisions.
But the everyday micro-interactions:

How they’re spoken to.
If their ideas are considered.
Whether they feel respected when they disagree.

Leadership is built in the small moments, not the big speeches.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to be consistent, honest, and human.

That’s where trust comes from.
And trust is what makes teams actually work.

If you’re trying to build culture, start there.

Most leaders talk about accountability. Few talk about clarity.Accountability sounds strong and it’s measurable, it’s le...
11/05/2025

Most leaders talk about accountability. Few talk about clarity.

Accountability sounds strong and it’s measurable, it’s leadership language.
But you can’t hold people accountable for something they don’t fully understand.

I’ve seen great employees look like they’re underperforming — when really, they were just unclear on what success looked like.

Leadership isn’t about catching mistakes.
It’s about removing confusion.

Because when people know what “good” looks like, they’ll chase it without being told.

Clarity isn’t micromanagement.
It’s leadership done right.

A lot of companies struggle to figure out ROI in events.Most measure success by what happens on-site, booth traffic, att...
10/30/2025

A lot of companies struggle to figure out ROI in events.

Most measure success by what happens on-site, booth traffic, attendance, or engagement.

But the truth? The ROI happens after.

I’ve seen amazing booths, packed sessions, and killer activations…
and zero follow-up.

The best teams treat an event like a spark, not the fire.
They plan the follow-up before the first attendee walks in.

Because the event gets attention.
But the follow-up builds relationships.

If you need help figuring out ROI for your events I am glad to help
or tell me, what’s something you or your team does after an event to keep the momentum going?

Most people don’t struggle to host events, they struggle to pick the right ones.After years in event marketing, I’ve see...
10/29/2025

Most people don’t struggle to host events, they struggle to pick the right ones.

After years in event marketing, I’ve seen companies spend six figures on experiences that didn’t move the needle.
And I’ve told clients, even ones I was selling to, “This one’s not worth it.”

That’s not easy to say when your paycheck depends on it.
But the truth is, not every event is right for every goal.

Some are great for visibility.
Some are great for relationship-building.
Some… are just expensive ways to collect business cards.

What I’ve learned is this:
The best event strategy starts with honesty.
If I can’t connect what you’re planning to your actual business outcomes, then it’s not a strategy, it’s a spend.

That’s one of the things we focus on at LaidBack Consulting.
Helping companies plan experiences that make sense, not just noise.

Because the right event doesn’t just fill a calendar.
It fills a pipeline.

www.laidbackconulting.com

One of the hardest things I teach leaders is how to let go.Let go of control.Let go of the need to have every answer.Let...
10/23/2025

One of the hardest things I teach leaders is how to let go.

Let go of control.
Let go of the need to have every answer.
Let go of doing everything yourself because “it’s faster that way.”

Real leadership isn’t about holding on tighter, it’s about trusting your people enough to loosen your grip.

When you stop micromanaging, you give others room to move.
When you stop over-explaining, you make space for real ownership.
When you stop fixing everything, your team starts growing.

Leadership isn’t about control.
It’s about confidence in your people, and in yourself.

👉 What’s one thing you’ve had to learn to let go of as a leader?

Clarity beats chaos.Most “performance issues” I see aren’t effort problems.They’re clarity problems.If your team is stuc...
10/21/2025

Clarity beats chaos.

Most “performance issues” I see aren’t effort problems.
They’re clarity problems.

If your team is stuck, try this simple reset:

1) What does success look like today?
2) Who owns what, by when?
3) What could block us, and how do we remove it now?

I’ve watched these three questions turn confusion into momentum in a single conversation.

Work feels lighter when everyone knows where they’re going and how to get there.

👉 What is one question you use to create clarity on your team?

Work feels better when people feel seen.Most people don’t leave jobs.They leave feeling unseen.I’ve worked with teams wh...
10/15/2025

Work feels better when people feel seen.

Most people don’t leave jobs.
They leave feeling unseen.

I’ve worked with teams where the smallest shift; asking for input, giving credit publicly, or checking in privately, changed everything.

People work harder when they feel seen.
Culture improves when it feels human again.

It’s not about perks or programs.
It’s about connection.

👉 What’s do you do to help others at work feel truly seen?

Fast isn’t the same as forward.Slow doesn’t mean stuck.I’ve worked in fast-paced companies where everything was urgent.P...
10/14/2025

Fast isn’t the same as forward.

Slow doesn’t mean stuck.

I’ve worked in fast-paced companies where everything was urgent.
Projects moved fast. but people burned out faster.

Now I’m in a place where I move with intention, not panic.
Where thinking before reacting isn’t seen as hesitation, it’s seen as leadership.

Whether it’s culture, growth, or communication, real progress takes patience.

You don’t have to rush to prove you’re moving.
Sometimes slowing down is what keeps you moving forward.

👉Does your team value speed or intention?

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