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The Science of Motivation Every Leader Should Know

What actually drives people to excel, stay focused, and feel satisfied in their work? The answer lies in a blend of psychological principles and adaptive leadership techniques—practices rooted in empathy, purpose, and an understanding of intrinsic motivation. Recent...

Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style as an Introvert

When you think of a strong leader, what comes to mind? For many, the image is of a charismatic, bold figure who commands attention in every room. But not all leaders fit this extroverted mold—and they don’t need to. Some of the most effective leaders are introverts,...

Top 5 Qualities to Look For In Your Executive Coaching Partner

by Jonathan Sachs, MBA, FACHE, PCC Managing your company’s executive coaching program can be challenging, with tight deadlines, limited budgets, and high expectations from leaders seeking help. Building an internal bench of executive coaches is often costly and...

A More Complete Form of Delegation

by Steve Hansen, PCC As coaches we are frequently asked to do a 360 assessment interview process for our new client. This usually involves talking with the client’s manager, peers, team members and HR partner. During one of these interviews, I was speaking with the...

11 Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing the SBI Feedback Model

Giving feedback can be one of the most rewarding parts of leadership. People want to grow, and when they receive clear, actionable guidance, they flourish. But feedback can easily go wrong. Even with the best intentions, it can be poorly delivered, misinterpreted, or...

Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style as an Introvert

When you think of a strong leader, what comes to mind? For many, the image is of a charismatic, bold figure who commands attention in every room. But not all leaders fit this extroverted mold—and they don’t need to. Some of the most effective leaders are introverts,...

11 Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing the SBI Feedback Model

Giving feedback can be one of the most rewarding parts of leadership. People want to grow, and when they receive clear, actionable guidance, they flourish. But feedback can easily go wrong. Even with the best intentions, it can be poorly delivered, misinterpreted, or...

How to Handle Difficult Conversations as a Leader

Being a leader means you’ll frequently be saddled with the tough task of telling people what they don’t want to hear. From the moment you step into a leadership role, your highest responsibility becomes the greater good of the team and the organization–which means...

3 Effective Strategies for Leading Remote Teams

For roughly 22 million Americans, remote work is the new normal. While we can credit the rapid normalization of remote work environments to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work remains just as prevalent years later in 2024. The latest data shows that 12.7% of full-time...

The ROI of Trust: How Psychological Safety Creates Thriving Teams

Psychological safety. The term is frequently tossed around but not always fully understood. Coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson, psychological safety refers to a shared belief held by members of a team that it is safe to take interpersonal risks....