The Org Chart Was Invented in 1854: Why Are We Still Using It Like It’s 1854?
Most people don’t know this, but the first org chart was created in 1854 by a railway manager trying to keep track of train operations across England. It made sense…
From Conflict to Clarity: The EQ Blueprint for Better Conversations
Let’s get one thing straight: if you're working with people, you're going to have conflict.It’s not a sign something’s broken. It’s a sign people care, people are different, and people…
Why Corporate Teams Should Train Like Athletes
Imagine telling a professional athlete: “You’re great. So we’ll bring in a coach once every three years, give you a seminar with slides, and then expect you to win championships.”…
Remote or Office? You’re Asking the Wrong Question
In 2020, remote work became the default overnight.What began as a crisis response soon revealed unexpected upsides: no commutes, flexible schedules, and surprising bursts of productivity.Many leaders were pleasantly surprised.…
Why Your Workplace Isn’t Broken: It’s Built That Way
The complaints that don’t make it to the boardroom.The problems flagged again and again, only to be patched with a smile and a sticky note.The meetings that end with, “Let’s…
Leadership: Why the Myth That Women Aren’t Made to Lead Needs to Go
The words that aren’t said out loud but hang in the air like a silent judgment when I walk in a boardroom: “She’s a woman.”As if that, in itself, somehow…
Happiness at Work: From Dreaded Obligation to Strategic Opportunity
Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s just work, nobody loves it”? It’s one of those beliefs we often accept without questioning. But what if we did? What if we…
What Netflix Can Teach You About Feedback: The 4A Method
Let’s face it. Feedback is one of those things we all know we should give and receive more often, but rarely feel equipped to do well. It can feel awkward,…
You Can Do Anything in Life — Just Not All at Once
We’ve all heard it: “You can do anything you want in life.” And yes, it’s true. But there’s a crucial nuance we often forget — you just can’t do it…
The Invisible Gaps in Leadership Communication — and How to Close Them
We often believe we’ve been clear. We’ve said the words. We’ve shared the plan. We’ve repeated it in the meeting, even wrote it in the follow-up email.Yet, the team seems…