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Unlock Team Potential

Unlocking Team Potential: The Transformative Power of Team Coaching

By Megan McGlothin | September 23, 2025

In today’s interconnected workplace, individual excellence is no longer enough. Organizations thrive when teams—not just individuals—operate at their highest potential. That’s where team coaching comes in: a strategic, research-backed approach to enhancing collaboration, communication and collective performance. Why Team Coaching Matters Team coaching goes beyond traditional training or team-building exercises. It’s a dynamic process that […]

Loud Inner critic

How to Quiet the Loudest Voice in the Room: Your Own

By Kittie Watson | September 11, 2025

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass Have you ever left a conversation and discovered that you or the other person missed important parts of what the other said? When listening, we assume we are both taking in what the other is saying—but often, after the fact, we find we […]

Vertical Leadership

Vertical Leadership Development: Growing Leaders who Can Match Today’s Complexity

By Megan McGlothin | August 29, 2025

In a world that is volatile and fast-changing, just adding more skills isn’t enough. Leaders need to expand how they think—evolving their capacity to see patterns, hold multiple perspectives and act with discernment in ambiguity. That is the promise of vertical leadership development: it grows a leader’s underlying capacity, not just their toolkit. Vertical vs. […]

Is Anybody Listening? Learn how to Adapt to Listener Preferences

By Kittie Watson | August 13, 2025

“True communication begins with understanding life from another person’s perspective.” – Stephen Covey In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders must listen with agility—adjusting their approach based on the speaker’s preferences, the urgency of discussions and the complexity of topics. Mastering adaptive listening enables leaders to build stronger relationships, foster innovation and enhance decision-making. A valuable […]

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Beyond First Impressions: Mastering the Art of Effective Onboarding

By Megan McGlothin | July 22, 2025

In the fast-paced world of leadership and organizational growth, onboarding isn’t simply a checklist—it’s a strategic opportunity to shape culture, drive engagement and accelerate impact. Yet, many companies still struggle to translate onboarding intentions into reality, leaving new hires disoriented and undervalued. Common Onboarding Pitfalls Despite the best intentions, onboarding can easily fall short. Here […]

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Why Mentorship Matters Now More Than Ever

By Kittie Watson | July 11, 2025

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg All generations gain from giving and receiving guidance from others, especially during periods of uncertainty. Whether facing economic shifts, industry disruptions or workplace transitions, mentorship provides a stabilizing force, clarity, […]

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