Balancing between Micromanaging and Letting Go
I’ve seen this tension surface in many forms—senior managers drowning in detail, leaders afraid to let go, or executives so distant that their teams feel abandoned.
Thought Leadership: A different Lens on Influence and Impact
When stripped of the jargon and reframed through a different, more human lens, it becomes something truly powerful: a way for individuals—regardless of their job title—to inspire, shape conversations, and lead others forward by being unapologetically themselves.
Price ≠ Value: When High Costs Meet Low Standards in the Customer Experience Era
Leadership, in this context, means setting expectations, investing in people, and being present in the moments that matter most. Without that, no price tag can justify the experience.
When Strengths Sleepwalk Us into Blind Spots
The feedback was sincere, and the recognition appreciated. But something in it made me pause. Not because assertiveness is unfamiliar to me—it’s one of my go-to tools. In fact, that’s precisely why I paused.
Why letting go of defensiveness isn’t weakness—it’s a quiet form of leadership
In today’s world of constant change, new tools, shifting goals, and hybrid working models, perfection is a moving target. If we can accept that, then defensiveness starts to look less like a form of strength and more like a barrier to growth.
The Art of Negotiation: Listening, Language, and the Space In Between
Contrary to the classic view, negotiation isn’t a game of brinkmanship. It’s a co-creative process—one that starts by listening, holds firm on principles, and crafts a space where both sides can land, evolve, and grow.
Alignment: The Invisible Skill That Shapes Our Lives, Work, and Future
What seems obvious to me might not even register on someone else’s radar. The key to alignment here is understanding—not just listening to respond, but genuinely trying to see things from the other person’s perspective.