Have you suddenly had to take a sick day to care for a family member and realized you do not truly have the backup you need at home when life and work inevitably collide? For many working parents balancing the simultaneous demands of career advancement and a growing family, juggling it all can feel overwhelming. But what if knowing your personal life […]
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When we think about facilitation, we often think about holding space for others. Guiding conversations, supporting reflection, and helping groups navigate complex ideas and decisions. Yet we do not always think of ourselves as facilitators or of how our life experiences shape the way we facilitate. We aim to do our work neutrally and in the service of […]
At Nebo, we spend a great deal of time thinking about the future of leadership and partnering with clients to envision what is next for their organizations. In doing so, the conversation naturally extends beyond business outcomes to a broader scope. It becomes about ensuring a sustainable future not only for organizations but also for the communities […]
Three years ago, I picked up horseback riding as a hobby. As an adult rider working in corporate America who partners with organizations to develop leaders, I couldn’t help but notice the parallels between learning how to ride a horse and learning how to lead people. The same qualities that define effective leadership are the very ones horseback riding […]
On Tuesday morning, February 10th, a little after 6 a.m., I leapt off my couch, tears in my eyes. My childhood friend, Ben Ogden, had just crossed the finish line of the cross-country sprint race at the Olympics, finishing second. The winner, the dominant Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, looked over his shoulder as Ben hurtled down the finishing […]
Self-awareness and the ability to adapt to others are among the most important traits of an inclusive leader. Leadership unfolds through everyday interactions, and inclusive leaders intentionally create environments where people feel invited to share ideas, perspectives, and feedback. They understand that stronger outcomes emerge when diverse voices […]
The Nebo Company developed the Transformational Leadership Frameworkto help leaders navigate the complexity, pace and pressures of today. The simple framework is composed of four domains: Be, See, Say, and Do. In our work in higher education, we have observed that spending time in the domain of “See” can have a transformational impact. “See” is about […]
"I am not a micromanager." We have all heard it -- from the mouths of many well-known micromanagers. And we have all watched colleagues roll their eyes in response to this fallacious pronouncement. Micromanagers in leadership roles can stifle employee creativity and motivation. Micromanagers can create toxic work environments and cause teams to focus […]
The most impactful leadership development programs aren’t just delivered to a group — they are co-created with a dedicated partner. We’ve noticed that clients who achieve the highest ROI treat development as a team effort among the organization, participants, and facilitators. As we enter the new year, we wanted to share a few tips on how you can move […]
Having a clearly defined vision is critical to moving an individual, team, or organization from where they are today to where they want to be. A compelling vision serves as a north star, aligning focus, guiding strategic decisions, and helping leaders and teams prioritize what matters most...especially in times of complexity and change. It creates […]