Consensus is not the goal. Clarity is.
Chasing consensus is one of the most common ways I have watched leaders stall on a decision that needed to be made.
The Step Most Leaders Skip Before Executing Change
A common miss I have seen in leaders navigating change is skipping the step that needs to come first to successfully land change.
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
The discomfort does not disappear. Getting better at recognizing what discomfort is telling you is the skill.
The Circle Most Leaders Never Build
The higher you go, the fewer people you can actually talk to. Most leaders carry more than they should, longer than they should. This is about building an intentional circle of people who show up for you with no stake in the outcome.
How to Build Trust with a New Employee
The first days of a new job are a lot. There is so much to learn, so many people to meet, and most onboarding is designed to get someone ramped up fast. What it rarely makes room for is getting to know the person. The Foundation Conversation is a simple framework I used with every new direct report. Ninety minutes, six questions, and a conversation that changes how two people work together from day one. Download it and try it with your next hire.
How Much of your Onboarding is Designed Only Around the What
Most onboarding is designed around the what. The conversation that helps you understand who this person actually is gets skipped.