When control gets in the way.

Control and ego have been showing up a lot lately in my work with senior leaders. Whether itโ€™s managing people, strategies, or emotions, control often gives a false sense of safety. And what many are discovering is when driven by fear, control doesnโ€™t actually work. The tighter we grip, the more tension we create in […]

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Challenging assumptions: what if they’re doing their best?

Assuming someoneโ€™s intentions is a tricky game. What if, instead, we considered that theyโ€™re doing the best they can with what they have? When I took Dare to Leadโ„ข training years ago, the masterful Laurie Hillis posed a powerful question in the BRAVING Trust component of the curriculum: โ€œWhat if we believed people are doing […]

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“Change management is all about loss management.”

When we reality-check the people side of change management, we see a grief process unfold. Change means losing whatโ€™s familiarโ€”some embrace it, while others feel threatened or saddened. As leaders, we can either acknowledge and support this emotional journey or ignore it. Uncomfortable with emotion, especially when leading others through it? Thatโ€™s part of change […]

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Gossip Versus Processing: How To Tell The Difference

Did you talk about someone today who wasnโ€™t there to hear what you had to say? Was it constructive, or did it veer off into the gossip terrain, offloading hurt or stress? Themes I’ve noticed of those who are processing with constructive intent: ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย Theyโ€™re processing to seek clarity or solutions. ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย Theyโ€™re discussing something with a […]

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Emotions at Work: What Are They Telling Us?

Crying at work happens. Iโ€™ve been there in my first career, and thankfully, Iโ€™ve had peers and leaders who made space for it without shame. Often, the tears came from frustration, stress, or overwhelm. In the past, Iโ€™d leave work, embarrassed. Now, I see tears as information that can sometimes lead to new awareness and […]

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The Blank Page: Navigating Low Motivation

The blank page stares back. Energy and motivation are wavering.ย Iโ€™m hearing this from some of my leadership clients just days into a new year. Theyโ€™re perplexed, asking themselves, โ€œWhy? Thereโ€™s so much to do!โ€ย Whatโ€™s at the root of this? For some, itโ€™s lingering burnout, finally noticed after a break, sparking questions about life and career. […]

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Want to Build Leadership Muscles That Stick?

Leadership evolves and so can how we approach it as individuals and with our teams. The Positive Intelligence Programโ€”refined through even more great feedback from participants and coaches around the worldโ€”gives you a simple, effective path to real growth, getting to the core of what drives our thoughts, feelings and actions. With just five minutes […]

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Lead With More Impact, Less Stress

Leadership isnโ€™t just about getting things doneโ€”itโ€™s about how you do it. The upgraded Positive Intelligence Program, shaped by feedback and insights from global users in recent years makes mental fitness practical, effective, and personal. Designed for busy schedules, this seven-week program offers tools to manage stress, boost creativity, and enhance team effectiveness. With engaging, […]

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