We've been thinking...all things leadership

<p>Why do some leaders move people to action while others get tuned out? It often comes down to storytelling—capturing and maintaining the attention of your audience. In this episode, Jan and Mark explore how leaders...

<p>What if the key to better leadership wasn’t doing more—but protecting the space to do less, better? In this episode, we unpack the concept of “margin”—the vital buffer between burnout and breakthrough. Discover why...

<p>As leaders, our greatest clarity often comes from looking back—not to dwell, but to learn, integrate, and lead forward.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special year-end episode, Mark and Jan explore the power of intentional...

<p>Mark and Jan conclude their conversation about the six conditions for thriving. In Part 1, they emphasized the importance of building a foundation of love, joy, and peace. In this episode (Part 2), they bookend the...

<p>We all want to experience meaning and fulfillment in our work and relationships. Our time is finite, and, if we're honest, we spend too much of it merely trying to get through the day, the week, the year, or a...

<p>Change leadership is different than change management. It’s a powerful language and a set of intentional actions for building trust, commitment, and momentum. In this episode, we share practical suggestions for how...

<p>Leading change isn’t just about creating a well-conceived plan—it’s about guiding people through the emotional terrain that follows. Effective change leaders understand the importance of engaging the mindsets...

<p>Ever found yourself in a conversation where you knew you were right—but still lost connection, trust, or momentum? In this episode, Jan and Mark explore why leaders often push to be “right,” and what it costs in...

<p>Feeling stuck in your leadership or team dynamics? In this episode, we explore two practical strategies to shift energy, challenge assumptions, and move toward breakthrough.</p>

<p>What do athletes and leaders have in common? In this episode, we talk with a collegiate soccer player about finding “flow”—and how to bring that same focus and energy into the workplace.</p>

<p>What do athletes and leaders have in common? In this episode, we talk with a collegiate soccer player about finding “flow”—and how to bring that same focus and energy into the workplace.</p><p><br></p>

<p>We’ve all seen it—work that falls through the cracks, teams stepping on each other’s toes, or decisions stalled in limbo. That’s the reality of organizational seams—the points where teams, functions, and priorities...

<p>The words you use as a leader matter—more than you might think. Language is the currency, or code, that powers action. In this episode, we dig into how language can help you cut through the noise, build alignment...

<p>Is your team great at naming problems but not so great at solving them?</p><p>In this episode, we explore how even high-performing teams can get stuck in problem identification loops. We share how leaders can...

<p>What does “leadership potential” really mean, and are we measuring the right things?</p><p>In this episode, we unpack how our thinking has evolved on the subject of potential: what it is, how to recognize it, and how...