Carla always came to our sessions prepared. Bullet points. Status updates. Action items. On paper, she was crushing it. But under the surface, something wasn’t landing. She was moving fast, executing well, but repeating the same leadership patterns that were burning her out, holding her team back, and giving her the same coaching outcomes. Halfway […]
Picture this: You’re driving down a busy highway when suddenly traffic starts backing up ahead. What do you do? You observe the situation, orient yourself to understand what’s happening, decide on the best lane to switch to, and then act by making your move. Congratulations – you just used the OODA Loop without even knowing […]
Can you maintain peak performance when your team faces constant pressure? More than 70% of emerging leaders report feeling overwhelmed by workplace stress at some point in their careers. The numbers tell a stark truth: 75% of adults experienced moderate to high stress levels according to a 2018 American Psychological Association study. Yet some teams don’t just […]
It was a Wednesday morning in Chicago, in a quiet suburban office just off the highway. I had flown in the night before, grabbed a protein bar from the hotel lobby, and walked into a training room where 50 seasoned leaders sat in folding chairs with their arms crossed and their skepticism fully activated. We […]
This funny skeleton picture isn’t just a visual gag — it’s a playful nudge to ask ourselves an important question.
Leadership coach Colleen Slaughter shares powerful strategies to boost engagement for women in leadership through authenticity, inclusion, and bold self-trust. The post Colleen Slaughter of ALI on How We Can Increase Women’s Engagement in Leadership and Management appeared first on Authentic Leadership International.
Think about the learning that contributed most powerfully to your development and who you are today. Consider the experiences that built the expertise you use and value most every day. Reflect on what you’re most proud of mastering during the course of your career or life. This memorable learning that has made a significant difference […]
In a crowded marketplace, being memorable is everything. And yet, most sales experiences still rely heavily on logic, data, and words. Here’s the problem: words alone rarely stick. The human brain is wired for multisensory engagement—it recalls feelings, experiences, and sensations far more vividly than it remembers facts. That’s where sensory selling comes in. Rooted […]
Leadership expert Colleen Slaughter shares how to build a culture of courage by fostering trust, embracing authenticity, and leading with purpose and clarity. The post Creating a Culture of Courage: Colleen Slaughter of ALI On How Authenticity Benefits People and Profits in the Workplace appeared first on Authentic Leadership International.
Lena was one of those leaders everyone admired—sharp, empathetic, steady under pressure. But in our third coaching session, something cracked. Her voice lowered. Her eyes darted. “I’m exhausted. I’m second-guessing myself. I don’t feel like I can keep this up.” She hadn’t lost her skillset. She’d lost her resilience. And she’s not alone. In today’s […]
