Influence

The Risk of Speaking Up: What It Costs to Tell You the Truth

You think you’re getting the truth, but you’re probably not—at least not the full truth, the unfiltered truth, or the kind of truth that would actually change how you lead. Because if you’re in a leadership role, people are filtering what they say to you. It’s not a question of if. It’s a question of …

The Risk of Speaking Up: What It Costs to Tell You the Truth Read More »

They Heard You, They Nodded…So Why Aren’t Things Moving Like They Should?

You explained it clearly. You walked through the reasoning. You answered their questions. When you looked around the room (or the Zoom/Teams call), people nodded. So why, days or weeks later, does if feel like things are moving at a snail’s pace? Why do you feel like you’re still the one poking and prodding to …

They Heard You, They Nodded…So Why Aren’t Things Moving Like They Should? Read More »

Influence with Intention: The Art of Strategic Advocacy

The Real Challenge of Speaking Up Having good ideas isn’t enough. Being right isn’t enough. And sadly, working hard, assuming your contributions will naturally be recognized is definitely not enough. If you’ve ever spoken up in a meeting only to be ignored until someone else repeats your idea and gets credit, then you know exactly …

Influence with Intention: The Art of Strategic Advocacy Read More »