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Why leaders who step into vulnerability exhibit courage and build trust. We’ve all had those moments where you’re in the middle of a conversation, and you have a question or assumption in your mind, but you bite your tongue and dismiss it.  Though we try to dismiss it, that “thing” we’re not saying can heavily impact how we continue to interact with the other person or within the task we’ve been given.   Part of being an effective leader* is acknowledging what you’re NOT say

We all know the drill. The year wraps up, and suddenly our calendars are filled with words like strategy, goals, and vision boards. And while that planning energy can be exciting, if we’re honest, sometimes it feels a little forced. Like we’re supposed to tie the year up in a neat bow when maybe just maybe, it didn’t feel that tidy. But before you dive into what’s next, take a moment to pause with intention. We believe reflection isn’t about labeling your year as “good” or “b

Here we are! Getting to the end of the year and I’m sure you’ve already been in or plan to attend strategic planning meetings for 2026.  But if you’re in the middle of change (a team reorganization, the integration of a new system or business area, the expansion of your market), you might not know exactly what to plan for. The strategic meetings or conversations might feel like a waste of time because what you and your team spend time planning for might be irrelevant in two

You’re in a meeting. A teammate cuts right to the chase without letting everyone connect and get settled first. Someone else barely...

Most team ineffectiveness isn’t about a lack of skill. It’s about misunderstanding. Perhaps someone on your team shuts down after a...

As a leader, it can be easy to get sucked into focusing more on meeting goals, deadlines, and deliverables than how you are empowering...