A client shared a tense exchange with a colleague. This guy clearly walked into a conversation carrying his own assumptions about the situation, a story shaping how he pushed back, but he
Last Friday I looked around a room full of professionals, all there to learn how to lead people better. They had different degrees of understanding about how much their own way of
We offer a simple post to remind each of us of the profoundness of the mindful breath and pause. As the year comes to a close,
It’s that season again. We’re inundated with commercials showing the fun and joy of families celebrating and eating together. The message is clear that Thanksgiving and
If friction creates the traction that keeps our tires on the road, why do we avoid the benefits of friction in our teams and organizations? Why
Executive presence is often a misused term, a tool that, when understood, serves as a powerful connector rather than a cudgel. It is frequently used to
We’re constantly bombarded with suggestions of “How To” do everything: How to effectively listen, build rapport, and give constructive feedback—the list goes on. Communication is already
Increasing self-awareness is a frequently suggested idea to improve leadership/team dynamics, whether you identify as a leader, team member, individual contributor, or simply a human being
