Everyday Behaviors that Help People Feel Seen and Valued

Most leaders I speak to are already aware of the importance of helping people feel seen and valued. The challenge is putting that belief into action. It’s important to understand that making people feel seen and valued rarely happens because of some grandiose gesture....

My Favorite Holiday Decoration

In the Goodlet house, there is a Thanksgiving decoration that comes out every year. It is a small wooden turkey with painted popsicle sticks for feathers. It is crooked. It is chipped. And it is our favorite. My son Mason made it when he was in preschool. On the back,...

Power Plays

Sneak Peek From Tom Goodlet’s Upcoming Book, Listen Like Jesus (Working Title) Power Playing is a common communication barrier that is tempting to fall into. Sometimes we get the idea that a person who is stuck in a problem needs a little verbal kick in the pants to...

Don’t Put Off Growing Your Leadership in 2026!

Now is the time to plan your leadership training for 2026! Lock in your preferred dates for LETs, Leadership Refreshers, Reverse Evaluations, Strategic Planning sessions, workshops, and other speaking engagements now. Reach out to me with your preferred dates. If you...

An Exerpt From Tom’s Upcoming Book

Sneak Peek From Tom Goodlet’s Upcoming Book, Listen Like Jesus (Working Title) As I share the following illustration with you, please do not look at me any differently or enviously. Several years ago, I officially earned the rank of orange belt in karate. Please don’t...