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by Neal Eisenstein These days, I spend much of my time working with senior teams navigating uncertainty, growth pressure, lack of alignment, and constant change. No matter the industry, personalities at the table, or presenting challenges, the same question eventually surfaces: "What can I do to strengthen my team, raise performance, and improve collaboration?" My response is usually simple: Start with yourself. That may sound counterintuitive. Many leaders assume the solutio

by Sarah Shell Strategic planning is one of the most important - and most misunderstood - leadership activities. Every year, executive teams step away from day-to-day operations to craft bold visions, define priorities, and align around a roadmap for the future. Flip charts are filled. Slides are refined. Retreats are energized. The language is inspiring. And then… six months later, very little has changed. The truth is uncomfortable but consistent across sectors: most strate

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

Feedback on Your Feedback Giving and receiving feedback is a universal part of our daily lives and one that constantly shapes our growth and development . Whether in professional settings, personal relationships, or casual interactions, feedback plays a crucial role in communication and improvement. What is the last piece of feedback you received or offered, and how did that go? The experiences can range from frustration and confusion to gratitude and growth. Learning to give

The way we make meaning of people, information, and the world around us shapes, guides, and even determines the decisions we are able to make and the decisions we do make. If you want to make different or better decisions, you have to work on how you're making meaning of the world around you. The Complexity and Uncertainty Challenge This is a good news, bad news situation. The world is only getting more complex, and the demand for leaders who are critical thinkers and ca