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Do You Have the Courage to Be Human At Work?
In a world where uncertainty and complexity are the norm, your emotional intelligence isn’t a “nice to have”; it’s the most reliable path to building a team that is resilient, innovative, and deeply human.
The heart of emotional intelligence is courage. The courage to be human.
Courage to be transparent.
Courage to learn in public.
Courage to let go of being right.
Courage to turn failures into forward momentum.
When you show that courage, your team follows.
Teams That Learn Together Lead Together
In today’s fast-changing business environment, teams can’t rely on yesterday’s knowledge to solve tomorrow’s problems. The real differentiator isn’t who works hardest—it’s who learns fastest. But learning isn’t just an individual pursuit anymore. It’s a team sport....
The Story We Share: Building a Team Narrative with Stakeholders That Sticks
Every team tells a story. Sometimes it’s explicit—captured in mission statements, presentations, and project plans. More often, it’s implicit, told through the way team members show up, the priorities they chase, and the results they deliver. But here’s the catch: if...
The Paradox of Team Systems: Why What Used to Work Will Eventually Fail You
Middle managers and executives alike know the relief of finally “nailing down” a process. Whether it’s a new communication rhythm, a decision-making framework, or a task management process, the sense of clarity and control can feel like a victory. But here’s...
“Unconventional” Ways to Build Trust on Your Team
Those worn-out trust falls and awkward team-building lunches aren’t doing that much to build trust between team members. If anything, they often feel forced, phony, and disconnected from the real work your team is trying to do.
In today’s complex, every-changing, high-stakes environment, especially in middle-market companies where collaboration and agility matter more than ever, trust isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s mission critical. But old-school methods don’t cut it anymore.
How to Build a Supportive Culture for Remote or Hybrid Teams
More than 80% of employees work remotely at least one day a week. And while remote work offers flexibility and autonomy, it also introduces a real risk of disconnection, miscommunication, and isolation.
In general, building a strong team culture is no walk in the park. And when your team is spread across time zones, screens, and Slack channels the challenge multiplies. But here’s the truth: a thriving virtual team culture isn’t just desirable, it’s essential.
Is Your Team Learning Fast Enough to Keep Up With the Business?
Team learning is key to your success. In today’s hyper-dynamic marketplace, what separates the great teams from the good ones isn’t just execution: it’s how fast and how well they learn together. As international team coaching expert Peter Hawkins puts it, “The team...
Stop Your Team from Solving Yesterday’s Problems & Start Learning for What’s Next
Most teams are busy. But are they learning? Too often, teams, especially in middle market companies, are rewarded for short-term wins and firefighting. Over time, they become reactive, focusing more on efficiency than evolution. But as author, team coach, and mentor...
Leadership & Destiny: What Are You Called to Become?
Have you ever had a moment—maybe quiet and brief—when you sensed that your life, your leadership, was heading somewhere important? A glimpse of purpose, even if you couldn’t quite put it into words? That’s not just wishful thinking. That’s a spark of destiny....
Why Leadership Isn’t Just a Promotion — It’s Personal Transformation
How the Path of Leadership Shapes Who You Become What if we treated leadership not just as a job title or promotion—but as a rite of passage toward personal transformation? In ancient and indigenous cultures, transitions into new roles—especially...