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Why Self-Awareness in Leadership is the Secret to an Effective Team.
Self-Awareness in Leadership is what most teams are actually missing. Most often, high-performing teams don’t struggle because they lack talent, effort, or strategy. They struggle when there’s a lack of self-awareness across the team. Research highlighted in a 2024 Forbe’s article on self-awareness shows that teams perform better when individuals understand not only themselves, but how they impact one another. Being an effective team, then, doesn't mean more tools or another
meganjbrummel
Feb 23 min read


The Cost of Avoiding Tough Conversations for Leaders
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
meganjbrummel
Jan 53 min read


Using Personal Reflection to Plan an Intentional 2026
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
meganjbrummel
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Leading your team when the path is unclear.
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
meganjbrummel
Nov 3, 20253 min read


How to Deal with “Difficult” Coworkers
You’re in a meeting. A teammate cuts right to the chase without letting everyone connect and get settled first. Someone else barely...
meganjbrummel
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Do you really know what your team needs from your leadership? Here’s how to ensure you’re not stifling your team’s autonomy and productivity
Most team ineffectiveness isn’t about a lack of skill. It’s about misunderstanding. Perhaps someone on your team shuts down after a...
meganjbrummel
Sep 1, 20253 min read
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