How to replace dread-inducing reviews with talent, engagement, and belonging It’s Time to Retire the Old “Performance Machine” Picture...

We live in a culture that’s obsessed with what’s broken. Somehow, criticizing and pointing out flaws is considered a sign of...

Even if you’ve never watched Grey’s Anatomy , there’s a scene that captures something important about leadership. Dr. Cristina Yang,...

We don’t like defiance. Not in teenagers, not in colleagues, not in ourselves. It disrupts. Refuses. Challenges the norm. And yet, defiance might be one of the most essential leadership qualities we never talk about.  Especially when it comes to leading our own lives. Defiance isn’t just rebellion for its own sake. It’s the refusal to shrink into expectations that don’t fit. It’s a boundary line that says: not this . In psychological terms, defiance often emerges as a protec

“When you do not seek or need external approval, you are at your most powerful.” — Caroline Myss Most women don’t need a seminar on “reading the room.” Years of social conditioning mean we pick up on micro-moods and rush to smooth them over. Studies show women often score higher than men on empathy and perspective-taking , but when motivation is equalized, the gap nearly disappears. What that means is that we practice empathy because we were taught it matters. That invisible

Why slowing down, asking better questions, and being present still changes everything. In leadership, we often talk about communication,...

I’ve always felt a quiet envy toward people who could introduce themselves with just one word."I'm a doctor.""I'm a photographer.""I'm a dancer." There’s a kind of comfort in that, isn’t there? A clarity. A clean box you can tuck yourself into and present to the world like a polished LinkedIn headline. That was never my story. For years, I thought there was something wrong with me. My inability to generate myself a single label felt like failure, like I hadn’t landed anywhere

Have you ever noticed how being constantly available to others ends up hurting you? We say yes out of habit, reply instantly, stay...

We all long for freedom. Not just political or physical freedom, but the kind that lives quietly inside us. But what is  freedom, really?...

Good leaders never stop learning. Great leaders, the kind who leave a positive lasting impact not just on organizations, but on people’s...

A much-discussed and often worn-out topic, and yet, one that holds a quiet, awe-worthy brilliance in how its deep complexity can,...

Change is constant, and paradoxical. While driven by external forces like market shifts, technological advancement, or societal movement,...

"At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are, and you know what you want." - Lao Tzu Deep within us lies a well of wisdom, an intuition that knows what is right, even when fear clouds our vision. Yet, too often, fear takes control, drowning out our inner knowing with alarm bells and doubt . When we learn to tame our fear center, the amygdala, we regain access to our intuition, making decisions from a place of clarity, courage, and trust rather than

What is Psychological Safety? "The belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or...

Great leaders get remembered. Not because of their titles, wealth, or power, but because of the way they lead, the actions they take, and...

How do we reconnect with ourselves and each other? What is the universal language that unites human experience? The ability to name our...

From psychology to philosophy, from positive psychology to Gallup’s CliftonStrengths: talent vs. strength - two words often used...

Thriving and happiness are often used synonymously, but positive psychology distinguishes them in meaningful ways. Ha ppin ess is...

Strategy often remains confined to PowerPoint decks, failing to translate into real-world implementation. There’s a gap. Everyday choices...

What if setting boundaries in a clear and compassionate way was not only possible but also empowering? Imagine feeling confident ,...