If leadership is anything, it’s personal. Relational leadership isn’t about checking in, it’s about tuning in. It’s about building trust, earning influence, and developing people not numbers. That kind of leadership builds social capital, deep, resilient trust that makes performance sustainable. But here’s the truth: When you lead this way, you’ll clash with systems that see humans as resources. You’ll frustrate those chasing quarterly wins while you're focused on long-ter...

Leadership takes more than drive, it takes emotional endurance. In today’s high-pressure environments, leaders are expected to stay steady, make smart decisions, and support other, often without pausing to recharge themselves. But emotional strength doesn’t come from pushing through alone. It comes from knowing how to reset, recover, and rise again. In this discussion, Jennie and Craig explore the vital connection between emotion and performance. You’ll learn how to recogn...

In a world where disruption is constant, leaders can’t afford to wait for clarity, they must create it. Whether you’re navigating rapid change, shifting priorities, or competing demands, adaptive leadership is the skill that separates those who cope from those who lead. It’s not about reacting faster, it’s about responding smarter. In this session, Jennie and Craig will explore what it means to lead intentionally in the unknown. You’ll learn how to stay grounded, communicate clearly, an...

Great leaders walk a fine line between confidence and humility. Too much confidence? You risk arrogance and poor decision-making. Too much humility? You might struggle to inspire trust and take decisive action. What if the key wasn’t choosing one over the other—but learning how to balance both? Explore topics such as: The psychology of leadership presence: Why confidence without humility fails. How to project authority without shutting down dialogue. ...

Leadership isn’t just about guiding teams—it’s also about navigating upward relationships. Whether you’re influencing senior executives, advocating for your team’s needs, or aligning with organizational priorities, managing up is a crucial leadership skill. What if, instead of reacting to leadership decisions, you could shape them? Explore topics such as: Understanding your boss’s leadership style and decision-making process. How to communicate ideas in a way that gain...

Most leaders assume motivation is about perks, promotions, or paychecks. But science tells a different story. The most engaged and high-performing teams are driven by something deeper, autonomy, purpose, and mastery. What if you could unlock the real motivators that fuel long-term success? Explore topics such as: The neuroscience of motivation: What drives people to excel? The difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation—and why it matters. How to create an envir...

Even the best leaders have blind spots—behaviors, habits, or biases that go unnoticed but significantly impact team dynamics and decision-making. The challenge? You can’t fix what you don’t see. What if you could bring these blind spots into focus? By increasing self-awareness and seeking constructive feedback, leaders can proactively identify and address gaps that may be limiting their effectiveness. Explore topics such as: How to recognize common leadership blind...

Difficult conversations are inevitable—but they don’t have to be painful. Whether it’s giving tough feedback, addressing underperformance, or navigating sensitive issues, the way you handle these moments defines your leadership. What if, instead of avoiding them, you could turn these conversations into opportunities for trust, growth, and alignment? Explore topics such as: Why difficult conversations go wrong—and how to get them right. Frameworks for delivering f...

Years after the initial push to return to in-person work, leaders are still navigating the complexities of managing remote and hybrid teams. Success in this new landscape isn’t accidental—it’s the result of intentional leadership and carefully designed environments that drive productivity, collaboration, and autonomy. In this conversation we dive into actionable strategies to help leaders empower their teams and unlock higher performance levels, tackling key questions, such as:How do yo...

As a leader, your 1:1 time with your team members might be the most meaningful conversations you have all week. These moments offer a unique opportunity to truly see, hear, and value your people. Yet, too often, 1:1 meetings are treated as just another calendar event—easily moved, postponed, or overlooked. What if we reimagined these conversations as a cornerstone of leadership? Done right, 1:1s can be a powerful tool to deepen trust, unlock potential, and drive both engagement and per...

For too long, feedback has carried a negative connotation, often feeling uncomfortable despite our best efforts to reframe it as a "gift." We’ve all encountered feedback delivered ineffectively—whether through blunt honesty, passive-aggressive comments, or indirect hints. These methods don’t work. It's time to leave behind the old ways of yelling, telling, and selling. In this discussion w explore how to redefine feedback and create an environment where it truly elevates ...

Self-reflection isn’t just a buzzword in leadership circles—it’s the foundation of true effectiveness in today’s fast-paced, high-pressure workplace. Leaders who pause to reflect gain more than just clarity; they build self-awareness, make smarter decisions, and inspire trust and confidence in their teams. The ripple effect? Stronger teams, healthier organizations, and more sustainable success. The challenge for most Leaders is how do you move beyond surface-level introsp...

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As the new year begins, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how you can better care for yourself. A leader can’t give their best if they’re running on empty, and the stress of modern environments is only becoming more pervasive. We invite you to join us for a powerful webinar designed to equip leaders with practical strategies to thrive. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, manage your energy, build resilience, and lead authentically. Discover ways to prioritize what matters, integrate work and...

As we wrap up a year full of leadership insights, challenges, and growth, we invite you to reflect on the big ideas that have shaped 2024. From goal setting to neurodiversity, and everything in between, this session is a look back at the key themes that defined our conversations. Some of the topics we revisit include: Goal Setting: Bringing fresh thinking into an old process. Feedback: Becoming a “noticer” to truly understand your team. Engagement: Building connection...

This session will provide tools for leaders who want to enhance their skills in handling difficult performance conversations and complex employee dynamics, for example: Turning Feedback Conversations into Constructive Outcomes: Learn how to redirect conversations about your own performance when your leader is unable to provide effective feedback, ensuring that the dialogue leads to growth and improvement. When to Escalate Toxic Leadership: Understand the right time a...

In today’s increasingly diverse and complex workplaces, leaders face the crucial task of embracing neurodiversity to foster innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. Neurodiversity—the recognition that people’s brains work differently—brings fresh perspectives, unconventional problem-solving approaches, and unique strengths to the table. Yet, leading neurodiverse individuals requires more than awareness; it demands a commitment to creating environments where all individuals can thrive.&...

In the workplace, we often find ourselves interacting with a wild variety of personalities—some productive, others a bit more dangerous. Inspired by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink's "10 Dangerous Personalities to Avoid," this webinar explores how to recognize, manage, and even lead these personalities, rather than simply avoid them. Jennie and Craig as they discuss practical strategies for dealing with common workplace challenges, including how to lead difficult personalities and manage u...

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders are often charged with the critical task of fostering a high-performance culture capable of driving innovation and adaptation. Whether it's sparking creativity, enhancing collaboration, or pioneering new ideas, these goals are deeply rooted in social processes that can't be achieved overnight. Leaders must cultivate an environment that encourages open dialogue, experimentation, and even the occasional unconventional idea, all while...

One of the most detrimental actions a leader can take is to overlook or support poor performance. Doing so not only undermines the organization but also reflects poorly on the leader’s own performance. Poor performance drags down every aspect of the business and fails to benefit the individual as well. In this episode, Jennie and Craig shift their usual focus from high performance to addressing poor performance. What defines poor performance? How can it be managed effectively? And what...