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Can People Disagree with You?
Most leaders are rarely told they are wrong. This article explores how leaders can create psychological safety for respectful disagreement through four areas: reflect, respond, reinforce, and respect.

Jennifer Ericson
Sep 263 min read


Stop Solving Every Problem Your Team Brings You
Answering every question can feel helpful, but it can hold your team back. This article explores why leaders should help employees learn to find answers themselves and how to start.

Jennifer Ericson
Aug 143 min read


Do People Really Dislike Change?
"People don't like change" is one of the most common explanations for resistance at work. This article explores three questions leaders can ask about choice, trust, and purpose before assuming their team simply dislikes change.

Jennifer Ericson
Jul 93 min read


Whose Goals Are We Really Pursuing?
Leaders often suggest development opportunities and then treat them as goals without asking what the employee wants. This article explores how to build growth plans with employees, not for them.

Jennifer Ericson
Jun 43 min read


Great Leaders Don't Create Replicas
When someone you mentored leads differently than you expected, it can feel like a failure. This article explores why mentorship should develop leaders, not replicas, and how shifting from telling to asking builds confident new leaders.

Jennifer Ericson
Mar 143 min read


When Doing It Yourself Feels Easier
"It's just easier if I do it myself" often costs leaders in the long run. This article explores how to turn those moments into coaching, including how to prepare, roleplay, and debrief with newer supervisors.

Jennifer Ericson
Feb 213 min read


Why "We've Always Done It This Way" Hurts Growing Teams
"We've always done it this way" can quietly turn processes into obstacles. This article explores why asking "why" is one of the most powerful tools for growth and how to approach it with your team.

Jennifer Ericson
Jan 313 min read


Being an Involved Manager Without Micromanaging
Micromanaging your team can leave everyone frustrated. Learn how clear expectations, trust, and intentional leadership can help you become an involved manager.

Jennifer Ericson
Jan 243 min read
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