Leadership paradox of the day: The harder you try to control group dynamics, the more likely they are to crack under pressure.
The art lies in creating space – holding situations firmly enough for safety, loosely enough for collaboration and growth.
Next time you feel tension rising: Take a breath. Loosen your grip. What happens?
Explore how different organizational change models interact. Learn to read the signals and patterns that shape sustainable change.
Two identical team meetings. Same people, similar agenda, wildly different outcomes. Sound familiar?
Just as meditation practice varies day to day, team learning isn’t linear. The difference often lies in our awareness of the subtle factors shaping each experience.
Today’s reflection: How can you help make your team’s best learning moments different from the challenging ones? The answer might surprise you.
In nature, change isn’t an event – it’s a constant flow. Trees don’t resist releasing their leaves when autumn comes.
Yet in organizations, we often grip tightly to “the way things are,” even when signs of necessary change appear.
Question: What are you holding onto that might need to fall away to make room for new growth?
Discover how a direct report’s ‘bless your heart’ moment transformed Dr. Steve Martin’s leadership approach. Learn why candid feedback and humility matter in the journey from managing to leading.
