How Human-Centered Leaders Understand Other Perspectives
A Human-Centered Leadership Practice That Builds Trust, Reduces Friction, and Makes Every Decision Smarter You’ve done the work. The plan is solid, and you’re ready to roll. And still—before you hit go—it’s worth taking a moment to ask: “How might this land for the...
Make Meaning: Because When People Know Why, They Care More About How
Make Meaning to Spark Motivation (Without Sounding Like a Walking Mission Statement) You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve been it—the glazed eyes. The robotic checkbox ticking. The “I’m just here so I don’t get fired” vibe. It’s not burnout. Not boredom. It’s sneakier than...
One of the Secret Innovation Barriers That Keeps Your People from Solving Problems
Overcome one of the most potent innovation barriers by resolving this common fear You’re a leader who wants ideas. You’ve done the Courageous Cultures work to build a workplace that encourages everyone to speak up, identify problems, and offer solutions. Everyone...
How to Make Active Listening Your Go-To Habit
Listen Actively: Because Sometimes the Most Powerful Phrase You Can Say Is… Nothing In a world full of deadlines, devices, and drive-by updates, deep, active listening has become a rare (and powerful) act. It’s easy to half-hear while scanning Teams, thinking about...
