Nicole Ortiz

You have a high-functioning team, the kind that delivers results, often striving to exceed expectations. These individuals are a leader's dream: self-motivated, driven, and their own toughest critics. They hold their work to an incredibly high standard, learning and growing from any misstep long after others have forgotten it.   But managing these individuals comes with a unique challenge: the delicate art of delivering feedback .   If you've ever managed a top performer, you know that their...

I usually focus on career insights and professional growth here.  That's the point of my portfolio. But the truth is, what's on my mind right now isn't the next promotion or deadline. My entire heart and headspace are reserved for my family. And that's not a distraction; it’s the perfect vantage point for a topic we rarely discuss in professional circles: personal sacrifice.   For most of us, "sacrifice" means time. It’s the time not spent at a school event, the nights you miss tucking your...

The annual planning cycle is a critical event for every organization. It's an opportunity to align on a collective vision and set a...