“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 what’s familiar—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? That’s part of change […]

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Gossip Versus Processing: How To Tell The Difference

Did you talk about someone today who wasn’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: ·       They’re processing to seek clarity or solutions. ·       They’re discussing something with a […]

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Emotions at Work: What Are They Telling Us?

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

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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 Program—refined through even more great feedback from participants and coaches around the world—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 isn’t just about getting things done—it’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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Pithy Musings 19: “Let’s talk about grief at work” Part Two with Christine Mack-Granger & Cindy Lan

“Love never dies… we are all here walking each other home.” – Cindy Lang Relationships associated with loss vary. Whether a person, another living species, or a shift in health or circumstances, how do we navigate grief as individuals? How do we support those we care for as they suffer from loss? And what about […]

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Pithy Musings 18: “Let’s talk about grief at work” Part One with Christine Mack-Granger

Grief, while completely natural, is uncomfortable for us both in experiencing it, and supporting others in it. Many of us don’t know what to say or do. It feels hard all around. At work especially, we tend to avoid it at the times people most need to know they’re not alone. Grief is also something […]

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