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Assertiveness is Not Aggressiveness
Assertiveness is often misunderstood. It’s not about dominating a conversation or overpowering others. Instead, assertiveness
Reflect. Lead. Repeat.
Leadership often brings with it a lack of clarity — not just about the performance
Decoding Roles…
We all take on different roles in our daily lives, whether as leaders, team members,
Beyond the Tug-of-War: Rethinking Negotiation for Better Outcomes
Negotiation often feels like a tug-of-war, with each party holding firm to their positions, leading
Enduring Leadership Excellence
Leadership often evokes images of goals achieved, challenges conquered, and teams united under a shared
Finding Solutions in Conflict
Conflicts are a natural part of our work as researchers. However, the way we approach
Emotions Are Data, Too
When I say this to the 200 or so managers and researchers I teach every year, they
Qualities of Excellent Leaders
What truly defines an excellent leader? Having spent years working in various leadership roles, including
The Magic of Conflicts
Effectively managing a conflict starts with accurately identifying its source. Leaders who can diagnose issues
Four Keys to Unlocking Motivation
Once I facilitated a ½ day workshop on leadership at the 1st Post-Doc Days at the Institut
Conflict 101
Understanding the difference between what constitutes a conflict and what does not, is crucial in
The Benefits of Keeping a Cool Head
In my leadership development work, I meet many managers who are suffering from too much