Empathy has become leadership’s buzzword of the decade. We’re told that compassionate, empathetic leadership is the answer to engagement, retention, and performance challenges. But what if our current understanding of leadership empathy is incomplete—or...
Meetings. The word alone probably made you roll your eyes. They’ve become the most universally despised business ritual—consuming over 70% of senior leaders’ time while delivering questionable value. But what if meetings could be your organization’s...
We’ve all been taught the importance of giving “constructive criticism.” But what if this cornerstone of leadership practice is actually destructive to the outcomes we’re trying to achieve? Recent neuroscience research delivers a sobering...
“I don’t know the answer.” “I made a mistake.” “I need help.” These phrases terrify many leaders. We’ve been conditioned to believe leadership requires projecting constant strength, certainty, and infallibility. This...
“Just be yourself” might be the worst leadership advice ever given. The authenticity paradox is real, and it’s time we talked about it. The business world has become obsessed with authentic leadership—encouraging leaders to bring their whole,...
