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18 Jan Novelty Sparks Performance

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Leadership

The brain is wired for novelty. It boosts dopamine, drives engagement, and makes learning stick. Same old meetings, same old results. Want a breakthrough? Change the inputs. Leader Tip: Add a dose of surprise: Change the question Move the meeting location Introduce a new voice to the room 📅 Register for the...

Team effort, human connection, Team success

11 Jan Feedback Is a Gift—If It’s Done Right

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Talent Retention, Uncategorized

The brain craves feedback—but only when it feels safe. If feedback feels like a threat, it shuts the brain down. If it feels like opportunity, it builds resilience. Leader Tip: Give feedback the brain can use: Be specific, not general Be timely, not delayed Be collaborative, not corrective 📅 Register for the...

Corporate Culture, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Leadership, Talent Retention, Teamwork

04 Jan Sooner Is Small. Later Is Larger.

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Teamwork, Uncategorized

In leadership—and life—what you ignore expands. The brain is a master of efficiency. It loves to delay discomfort, defer decisions, and avoid tough conversations. But what you push aside today doesn’t disappear—it compounds. What feels “too small to deal with right now” often becomes “too big to...

28 Dec Belonging Isn’t Soft—It’s Strategic

Posted at 08:00h in Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment

Exclusion activates the same brain circuits as physical pain. Inclusion, on the other hand, unlocks trust, innovation, and resilience. Leader Tip: Build cultures of belonging: Normalize feedback Invite differences Reward speaking up—not just showing up 📅 Register for the next LEADing Lab 📖 Preorder the book ...

21 Dec Leading with Emotion Is Not Optional

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Strategic Planning, Teamwork

Still trying to lead with logic alone? You’re losing the room. Every brain filters through emotion first. Logic doesn’t stand a chance unless the emotional center is on board. You’re not just moving projects—you’re moving people. Leader Tip: Before you lead the work, lead the feel: Name emotions in...

14 Dec Gratitude Is a Leadership Strategy

Posted at 08:00h in Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Teamwork

Gratitude isn’t a moment—it’s a mindset. And it’s measurable. Practicing gratitude shifts the brain from scarcity to creativity, from stress to possibility. Leaders who lead with appreciation lead longer and stronger. Leader Tip: Start meetings with recognition, not reminders. End the week with a reflection: Who helped me grow this...

07 Dec Curiosity Is the New Authority

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment

You don’t need to know everything. You need to ask better questions. When leaders lead with certainty, they shut down input. When they lead with curiosity, they activate collaboration, innovation, and ownership. Leader Tip: Replace statements with strategic questions. The brain loves a challenge it’s invited to solve. Next...

23 Nov Gratitude Isn’t Fluff. It’s Fuel.

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment

Gratitude isn’t a feel-good extra. It’s a high-performance tool. It regulates the nervous system, deepens trust, builds psychological safety, and reactivates purpose. In short? Gratitude is strategic. And leaders who use it intentionally create cultures where people thrive. Leader Tip: Don’t wait until “things calm down” to express gratitude....

16 Nov Time to Move Out of Aintitawfulville

Posted at 08:29h in Accountability, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment

Ever catch yourself mentally living in Aintitawfulville? Population: Blamers. Complainers. Critics. High performers don’t live there. They left—and they didn’t leave a forwarding address. Complaining is easy. Leading with clarity, gratitude, and ownership? That’s where results live. Leader Tip: Where attention goes, energy flows. Shift your mental zip code. Gratitude helps...

09 Nov Success Isn’t Magic. It’s Strategy

Posted at 08:00h in Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Strategic Planning

Think of someone you’d call “successful.” It’s not luck. It’s wiring. It’s alignment. And it’s intentional. Sustained success doesn’t come from hustle alone. It comes from understanding what works—and repeating it. High performers don’t just try harder. They create habits and beliefs that sync with how their...

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