Want people to tell you the truth? Then they need to believe it’s safe to do so. A team can look open, collaborative, and high-performing on the surface while people …
Good vibes only (and why that’s a problem)
You know the type. No matter what’s falling apart, they’re beaming. “Good vibes only!” Good for them, honestly. (I’m not one of them.) But there’s a point where staying positive …
Don’t wait to feel ready. It doesn’t work that way.
I’ve heard this a lot lately. We hold back or we hold our teams back because “We aren’t ready.” So we wait until things feel solid, until the risks feel manageable. And …
Development Reimagined | Reimagining Change Readiness
What if people are not resisting change as much as they are trying to make sense of it? I recently joined Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones on the Development …
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers
We’ve all been sold a version of “leadership” and “change” that sounds good in theory: Stay positive. Keep people focused on the opportunity. Project confidence even when you don’t feel …
Knowledge is easy. Results take this.
Creating change and shaping the future starts with knowledge. But it doesn’t end there. You can be the smartest, wisest, most knowledgeable person around, but if you don’t do anything …
The One Shift That Elevates Every Conversation
I hope you have had a good month so far. I’ve had a busy few weeks between school, work and travel (for work). I got to enjoy some sun in Seattle, which …
The Problem With Being A Problem Solver
Is there really a problem with being a problem solver? You would think the answer to that is no. Problem-solvers are generally thought of as being smart, analytical, helpful, proactive, …
Navigating Uncertainty Around AI Integration
Happy March! Are you enjoying the extra daylight? I know I am! And now that we’ve moved the clocks forward, it won’t be long until it’s officially spring and we …
4 Questions to Convert Worries to Risks
How often do the things you worry about actually come to pass? Clinical studies tracking people’s worries in real time have found that the vast majority — often around 85–90% …