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What Assuming Bad Intent Really Costs Your Organization
What You'll Learn: How our brain's threat-detection system affects workplace interactions The three specific costs of assuming bad...


Creating Mission-Driven Dialogue
What You'll Learn: How language reveals our deepest priorities and shapes culture The "Me First" trap of self-protective communication ...


Language That Liberates
What You'll Learn: • Six powerful language shifts that transform organizational culture • How to move from personal agendas to...


Language That Limits
Most leaders don't intentionally use limiting language. These patterns emerge unconsciously from our amygdala's desire to keep us safe.


The Two Languages of Leadership: Fear or Love
What You'll Learn: How leaders' words emerge from either fear or love The brain science behind fear-based leadership language The...


The Commitment Behind The Complaint
What You'll Learn: How complaints reveal hidden commitments to something valuable The research behind the commitment-complaint...


How to Balance Gratitude and Constructive Criticism in Leadership
What You'll Learn: Why leaders struggle to balance appreciation with addressing issues How to implement Critical Cognition journaling in...


Mastering Difficult Conversations
What You'll Learn: Why both grace and candor are essential in leadership interactions The problems with grace-only and candor-only...


Ditch the Feedback, Inspire Coaching
It's tempting to fall into the trap of constantly offering feedback to your team. But here's the truth: no one wants your...


Artificial Intelligence (AI) Thoughts about Culture
What You'll Learn: How AI tools are changing leadership and cultural conversations Key elements of exceptional cultures including clear...
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