Packaging Matters, Even When We Wish It Didn’t
We’d like to believe we don’t judge a book by its cover. We do it constantly, with books, with food, with people. It’s not a character flaw. It’s how the human brain
September 24, 2026
We’d like to believe we don’t judge a book by its cover. We do it constantly, with books, with food, with people. It’s not a character flaw. It’s how the human brain
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
We often think we’re masters of disguise, carefully concealing our inner thoughts and feelings behind a mask of composure. As leaders, we might believe we’re successfully
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