From a Pothole to the Whole City — And to Leadership Development
Stop thinking about problems in isolation and start building solutions that strengthen the whole.
Confronting Workplace Bullying: A Strategic Imperative for Senior Leaders
Workplace bullying is a hidden but serious threat to organizational health, undermining trust, productivity, and innovation while inflicting lasting harm on employees. Senior leaders must take visible, strategic action to eliminate bullying and create a culture grounded in respect, empathy, and accountability.
Generative Thinking: The Key to Strategic Governance for Boards
Strategic governance often gets sidelined by fiduciary oversight—but generative thinking can help boards refocus. This article explores how CEOs and directors can build shared governance, challenge assumptions, and generate better ideas to strengthen strategic leadership and board alignment.
Building Trust in Initial Client Meetings
Executive coach and author Peter J. Dean, Ph.D., explains how neuroscience can improve first client meetings by demonstrating how the brain quickly assesses trust. Small cues—like tone and body language—can trigger either safety or threat responses. Executives who create psychological safety from the outset are more likely to build trust and win business.
How to Give Effective Feedback
Fostering a culture of constructive feedback is essential for leaders who want to drive both personal growth and organizational success.