Power moves

When conflict approaches, skilled leaders recognize the choice: escalate or elevate. The bullish executive who crushes opposition may win the battle but erodes the foundation of trust beneath them. History shows us repeatedly: Alexander the Great didn’t conquer...

People first

There is always time to scrutinize spreadsheets, dissect metrics, and enforce policies with surgical precision. Yet the most valuable asset walks through your door each morning wearing emotions, dreams, and untapped potential, almost unnoticed. When was the last time...

Playing favorites matters

Leaders often pride themselves on treating everyone equally. Yet, like skilled gardeners who give different plants varying amounts of water, great leaders know that equitability isn’t always equal. A McKinsey study revealed that high performers are 400% more...

Behind the mask

Too often, we work closely with individuals yet have no sense of who they are or what is important to them. We are quick to judge and assume. We inevitably form unfounded and invalidated opinions regarding individual behaviors and character without knowledge of the...

Start a new job

Sarah hit that familiar wall we all face – feeling stuck and frustrated despite significant growth. But rather than polish her resume and browse job boards, she made an unconventional choice that transformed her work life overnight. She decided to start a new...