Every August, I participate in an annual charity 5K. It is always a hot event, but this year the combination of high humidity and hundreds of runners made it feel like running in a sauna. After crossing the finish line, I wasn’t looking for someone to reset me. I was looking for a cool drink of water so I could become refreshed. Throughout August, we have considered what happens when leaders deliberately step away from the daily pace long enough to relax, gain perspective, and return with … [Read more...]
What Your Team Sees That You Don’t
Most leaders spend a great deal of time thinking about what they want to communicate. They work to set direction, share priorities, solve problems, and support their teams. Yet leadership is not judged solely by what we say. It is often judged by what people observe. This week's article explores the signals leaders send every day, often without realizing it, and why self-awareness may be one of the most important leadership skills of all. A coaching client once shared her frustration that … [Read more...]
The Cost of Silence
The Most Expensive Words in an Organization: “I Thought About Saying Something…” Before something becomes obvious… before it shows up in results, reports, or headlines… there’s usually a moment most people never see. Someone sees it. Something doesn’t sit right. A number. A decision. A direction. And in that moment, a thought crosses their mind: “I should say something…” But they don’t. And that moment passes. Most people don’t stay quiet because they don’t care. It’s … [Read more...]
The Conversations You’re Not Having Are Costing You More Than You Think
You know the conversation. The one you’ve been meaning to have. It’s been sitting there for a while now. Maybe it’s about someone on your team who isn’t performing the way they need to. The work is close—but not quite there. Deadlines slip. Details get missed. You find yourself stepping in more than you should. You’ve noticed it. More than once. You’ve even thought through how you might say it. And then… you didn’t. Not today. Not this week. Maybe next time. Because … [Read more...]
