Great leadership is rarely taught, but it can be mastered. I break down complex topics and offer insights, resources, and challenges to help you strengthen your skills, build confidence, refine your mindset, and lead high-performing teams.
When Brainstorming Evokes Action
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Me: “Mmmm, maybe we should transplant this lavender over to the larger garden…” Thirty minutes later… Me: “WHAT did you just do?” I walk away. The famous disconnect. We’ve all done it. What feels like casual ideation to you can land as instruction to someone else. Especially when there’s a power imbalance. (Yes, I am the boss!) A leader shares an off-the-cuff idea. Two weeks later, someone has built an entire strategy around a comment that was never meant to be a directive. The cost? The fix is surprisingly simple: label the conversation. Set the frame before the content. If there is a power imbalance, the responsibility is yours. Clarity is leadership. Start with intention:
And end with alignment. WWW: Who does What by When. Before anyone leaves, confirm:
Example: Assumptions disappear when intention is named. And, the lavender stays planted until the frost thaws. |
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Great leadership is rarely taught, but it can be mastered. I break down complex topics and offer insights, resources, and challenges to help you strengthen your skills, build confidence, refine your mindset, and lead high-performing teams.
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