Most leaders believe their leadership style is shaped by their personality, experience, and ambition. But leadership is also shaped by something far less visible: the cultural expectations surrounding us. From the moment we step into positions of authority, we inherit more than a title. We inherit assumptions about how a leader should speak, behave, make […]
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When you have worked hard to earn your seat at the table, it is natural to want to prove you belong there. You double-check the details, stay closely involved in decisions, and keep your hands on every moving part. Control creates a sense of certainty in an otherwise expanding role. It reassures you that nothing
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What January took, February can restore. If January felt like a marathon inside a meeting invite. I know, it’s not just you. The calendar turned, the pressure kicked in, and suddenly your “fresh start” felt more like a sprint through quicksand. For many individuals in new or expanded leadership roles, this first month sets a
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Appreciation doesn’t cost much, but the absence of it will cost you a lot. One leader I coached began ending every team meeting by asking, “Who helped you succeed this week?” At first there was awkward silence. Within a month, laughter, gratitude, and connection filled the room. What started as awkward silence became the heartbeat
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Culture isn’t always written in a handbook or spoken in team meetings — it’s lived in the small, everyday moments. The tone you set, the actions you ignore, and the behaviors you reward (or fail to address) all shape the culture around you. Every leader communicates what’s acceptable, often without saying a word. I once
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When you think about leadership, what image comes to mind? For many, it’s the bold, commanding voice at the front of the room—the one who speaks first, takes up space, and drives energy like a force of nature. But what if that’s only one version of power? What if your quiet presence isn’t just “enough”…
Quiet Leadership for New Leaders: Why Your Calm Presence Is a Superpower Read More »
An effective coach – particularly a coach that’s interested in transformation and leading through change – knows how to point employees towards innovation and new discoveries. But managers can become impatient with this sort of self-discovery approach – and when they are, micromanagement increases, collaboration deteriorates and employee engagement goes way down. Here are three
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When you step into leadership, one of the first things you realize is how important communication is and how easy it is to break it if you’re not intentional. You want to be honest. You want to be supportive. But sometimes, being too direct feels harsh, and being too nice feels unclear. That’s where Radical
As a new leader, you probably already know: difficult conversations are part of the job. Whether you’re managing a team of two or twenty, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself needing to address something uncomfortable. And no matter how much you prepare, these conversations rarely feel easy. But here’s the good news: you don’t have
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Delegation is an important component of most leadership roles. If you’re a new manager, or someone who’s recently transitioned into a new role, you may find yourself dealing with quite a bit more than expected initially. You see, what got you here, in this position, won’t get you there – meaning the expertise that’s sustained
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