Leadership can be mentally taxing in ways that cause wear and tear we're not consciously aware of right away. And it can change our approach to people in the workplace - we subconsciously do little things to protect ourselves from discomfort, but that get in the way of showing up in the workplace as our best selves. A recent golf (mis)adventure held some lessons.

Recently, a well-known researcher/author/coach confessed that the “burning urgency” he feels to get things done because of his strong belief in his organization’s mission can lead him to pushing himself and others to a point where “it sucks the life out of me and the people I am closest to.” What if leaders considered their options to behave as a “stress amplifier” or a “stress dampener” as each new opportunity or threat to their teams’ and organizations’ success presents its

Does the “C” word make you flinch? Recently, people in leadership positions have been exploring the idea of “conflict” with me. It’s...

Five "mindset tips" and a checklist to help Leader/managers be sure they're being fair to people they must terminate.