Insights

The rules we inherit can quietly shape how we lead. Sometimes, leadership means choosing which ones to keep. by Ashley Campana, PCC, PMP Every leader is carrying a rulebook nobody handed them. It got built a long time ago, a piece at a time. A first boss who never unplugged, even while on vacation. A performance review that stung. A comment you were never supposed to remember but did. The rules feel like values. Most of the time, they're just old habits masquerading as value

A leadership team gathers to navigate uncertainty, emphasizing open dialogue, shared understanding, and intentional decision-making that shapes organizational culture. by Bego Lozano, PCC Right now, every leader I talk to is under pressure and navigating disruption. Between geopolitical uncertainty, the unknowns of how AI will impact both the day to day and the future, and layoffs happening across industries, leaders are facing increased pressure to be a guidepost for their t

By Jenifer Sanders, MSOD, PCC Frustration with other people is a common part of work and life. It can show up in moments like these: A coworker takes longer than you’d like to make decisions A manager’s feedback feels overly harsh A colleague dominates meetings Someone’s work feels disorganized or incomplete Your effort goes unrecognized In these moments, the source of frustration can feel obvious. It appears to be about the other person- their behavior, their approach, or th

By: Salima Hemani, President & CEO, SZH Consulting Each year, I choose a single word to focus my intention and leadership practice. This year, that word is clarity. Not simply because it is elegant or aspirational, but because clarity is one of the most powerful, and most underestimated, drivers of personal effectiveness, organizational health, and strategic progress. In fact, when I reflect on the work we do at SZH Consulting, clarity is the throughline. It is the capability

A leadership pipeline shapes how an organization grows, adapts, and performs. When it is intentionally built, it strengthens decision-making, prepares people for changing roles, and creates steadiness during periods of uncertainty. Many organizations aim for this, yet few have a pipeline that keeps pace with shifting expectations and rapid market demands. SZH Consulting works with leaders across industries who want development systems that match the complexity of their enviro

By: Bego Lozano, PCC Uncertainty has become our companion in leadership. In nearly every conversation with leaders, I hear the same underlying tension: the search for certainty in times when none exists. We're witnessing political shifts, economic volatility, technological disruption, and organizational transformation happening simultaneously. Leaders tell me they feel like they're navigating in fog, making decisions with incomplete information, and struggling to provide the

Healthy Leadership By: Neal Eisenstein, MCC This morning, I had a catch-up call with an old client we'll call Glenn. After a considerable amount of travel to a series of business events located across the country, Glenn admitted that he's been under the weather, way too often in recent months. This was the result of too much travel, the desire to show up as an accountable and engaged executive at business meetings and too many late nights partying. The good news is that I di

The world feels extra right now. We've been treading (and sometimes drowning in) messy waters for a while, but somehow, the waves keep getting bigger. Disruption is constant, fear keeps our hearts lurching, and the impact seeps into every corner of our lives—including the workplace. At work, we’ve gone from the chronic stress of nonstop firefighting and pivoting to utter overwhelm and befuddlement comas from relentless chaos. And let’s be real—in the chaos, we don’t always