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Connect Rather Than Correct: The Leadership Skill AI Can’t Replicate
A senior executive recently shared a story with me. During a strategy session, a director presented a proposal with one glaring flaw. The executive leaned forward and said, “Let me correct something before this goes further.” He was calm, composed, factual, and entirely accurate.
The room went silent. Not because he was wrong, but because every person felt the oxygen leave the table. One correction, delivered without curiosity, shut down an entire team’s willingness to speak up for the rest of the meeting.
He later admitted, “I was so focused on precision that I forgot about people.” It wasn’t the flaw he…
What a Tile Game Taught Me About Leadership (at My Mom’s 90th Birthday)
Last Wednesday, I flew to celebrate my mother’s 90th birthday, an age she wears with the kind of energy that makes the rest of us…
Your Gut Already Knows
It’s the season of costumes, candy, and things that go bump in the night. But let’s be honest, the scariest thing most of us face…
Communicating Boundaries: Key to Career Freedom?
In today’s dynamic work environments, where the distinction between professional and personal spaces blurs, especially with the ascent of remote work, the art of setting…
Line Leadership: Navigating Patience, Perspective, and Presence in the Workplace
As a leader, what can the often-frustrating experience of waiting in line teach us about patience, perspective, presence, and our own anxiety levels?
In a delightful…
7 Tools to Cultivate Emotional Intelligence
Not long ago, a friend living in a mid-sized city was facing a serious health issue and required immediate surgery. As word got around to…
Mastering Business Discourse: 3 Strategies for Effective Communication in the Professional Arena
Hey fabulous humans! Can you believe we’ve successfully catapulted ourselves into another year? It’s like we’re all starring in our own blockbuster movie, and I…
Stop Spreading the News
“May I ask where you gathered that information? I’d like to learn more.”
It is a simple, straightforward statement that should be on everyone’s lips, and…
3 Strategies You and Your Organization Must Apply from Today’s Biggest Influencers
What are the secrets of social media influencers and why are they so powerful? When their messaging is seen on Tik-Tok or another social media…
7 Important Ways to Speak Your Truth and Build Trust
It’s a sad commentary, and unfortunately, I hear it too often during my coaching calls, customization interviews and from conference attendees. “My company’s management talks…
5 Timeless Leadership Lessons to Keep Teams Engaged and Motivated
“How do I keep my team more motivated and engaged?”
The above question is asked of me practically every time I speak. I agree that in…
