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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: The Power of "What" Questions

In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business world, leaders often find themselves caught in a self-inflicted trap: the pressure to have all the answers. Yet, the realities we face daily are far too intricate for any single person to have all the answers. Leaders must have the emotional intelligence and the confidence to lead in the unknown, learning […]

Recognizing Your Personal Triggers Before Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations are rarely difficult because of the topic itself. More often, they become challenging because of the emotions, assumptions, and reactions we bring into them. Whether you're preparing to provide feedback, address conflict, discuss performance concerns, or navigate a sensitive workplace issue, one of the most powerful leadership […]

Looking to Develop as a Leader? Ask for Feedback.

One of the best ways to develop one’s leadership skills is to ask for feedback. How one is perceived by others is one of the most important factors in how effective one can be as a leader. While I often encourage leaders to ask for feedback directly, people may be hesitant to share honest feedback, especially with a supervisor. For this reason, Nebo […]

Creating a Culture of Feedback in Law Firms: Why Hard Conversations Can’t Wait

Attorneys are highly trained in several important ways: strong advocates, persuasive speakers, and even skilled arguers. They can craft airtight arguments, cross-examine witnesses, and negotiate high stakes deals. Yet, when it comes to internal conversations—the ones that require vulnerability, feedback, and difficult truths—we have found over our many […]

Human-centered Competencies are Key in an AI-Driven Future

To thrive in the digital era, organizations must adapt their leadership development strategies to align with digital transformation. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology are powerful tools, leadership may require a human-centric approach. According to a Workday study, organizations must focus on developing human skills and embrace […]

Is Leadership Onboarding Part of Your 2024 Strategy?

‘Tis the Season – to plan for the year ahead. If you are like me, the annual holiday reading list includes numerous industry and benchmarking reports which offer a look at current trends and forecasts on what to expect in the coming year. I always find value in the reports confirming (or disproving) what we are seeing with our clients, as well those […]