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Protecting the Room: Relational Safety in Leadership
Something I noticed while working with an educational coaching team was the relational dynamics during their interactions students. I remember watching one conversation in particular that showed me just how easily caring can get confused with consent. A student mentioned he was struggling with sleep and one of the coaches immediately jumped in to ask…
Read MoreVisibility Anxiety in Leadership: Why You’re Not Saying What You Know Is True
I’ve lived this moment too many times to count. You’re about to say something clear and true. Right before it leaves your mouth, your body clenches. You soften the edge. You add context you didn’t need. Or you say nothing at all. Most people call this being thoughtful, and in many ways, it is.…
Read MoreQuiet Leadership: The Power That Reorganizes a Room
n Many years ago, a client told me I had quiet power. At the time, I didn’t realize she was describing a form of quiet leadership. I didn’t quite know what to make of it so I didn’t immediately embrace it as a compliment. In a world that values confidence, strength, and loud authority, people…
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