05 Apr From Feedback to Feedforward 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Uncategorized

Most feedback looks in the rearview mirror.  Leaders diagnose mistakes, analyze what went wrong, and replay the past. But growth doesn’t come from staring at yesterday. It comes from building what happens next.  Research shows that forward-focused feedback increases motivation, reduces defensiveness, and accelerates learning. When leaders focus on possibility rather...

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08 Feb Think You Have Emotional Intelligence? You Might Want to Think Again

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

We all believe we’re self-aware. Most of us are wrong.  Research shows that while 95% of people think they’re self-aware, only 10–15% actually are. That gap? It’s where trust erodes, communication breaks down, and emotional blind spots collide with reality.  The moments that test our EQ are never scheduled. They show up in conflict, pressure,...

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01 Feb The Real Reason Your Team’s Performance Is Lagging 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Uncategorized

The modern leader is under pressure to keep up with AI, automation, analytics. But what if your biggest leadership gap isn’t technical? What if it’s emotional?  Neuroscience confirms: the brain’s #1 priority is safety. And when leaders lack emotional intelligence, empathy, regulation, curiosity, and performance nosedives. Cortisol spikes. Creativity...

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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...

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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...

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24 Aug Rest Is Not Retreat: The Real Strategy for Resilience 

Posted at 08:00h in Accountability, Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

If your car caught on fire, would you keep driving? Of course not. You’d pull over, assess the situation, and address the problem before getting back on the road.  Yet, many leaders drive their bodies and minds this way every day ignoring the warning signs until burnout...

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17 Aug Bend, Don’t Break: The Neuroscience of Resilience 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Corporate Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

When challenges pile up, we’re often told to “dig deep” or “have more grit.” But grit isn’t the full answer. The real key to resilience lies in your prefrontal cortex (PFC) the brain’s control center for emotional regulation, focus, and strategic thinking.  Here’s the catch: stress...

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20 Jul EQ vs. IQ: The Real Secret to Success 

Posted at 08:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Uncategorized

When we think about success, whether in our careers, relationships, or personal health, IQ often takes center stage. But what if the real game-changer isn’t your intelligence quotient but your emotional intelligence (EQ)?  Here’s the reality: EQ is 4x a greater predictor of success than IQ...

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18 May How Well Do You Know Your Brain?

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Uncategorized

We all marvel at the technology we hold in our hands—our phones, tablets, laptops—each designed to streamline our lives and help us achieve more. But here's a question for you: how well do you know the most powerful technology you already possess? Your brain.  Your brain...

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20 Apr Develop the Skill of Delegation

Posted at 07:00h in Communication, Leadership, Professional Dvelopment, Uncategorized

The #1 lie new leaders believe.   I’ll do everything I was doing…faster!   Admit it…we’ve all believed it at some point.  We keep doing everything we were doing in our previous role in addition to everything we need to do in our new role.  We just try to...

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