leadership
You’re Not Lost, You’re Learning
We often mistake progress for speed. We measure success in boxes checked, tasks completed, and goals accomplished. But none of that really captures what growth feels like.
This post is a short recap from our latest episode of “The Learning Imperative podcast.”
Michelle Braden shared a moment on our podcast from her career where she nearly got fired.
How Managers Build Trust Before They Coach
If you want to develop managers who can truly coach your teams, learning how to build trust is a foundational first step. No one can step into a new role, announce that they’re now “coaching” your people, and expect employees to open up. Without trust, even the best coaching techniques will fall flat. Trust is ...
Want a thriving workplace? Train your leaders to coach, not just manage.
When employees quit, it’s easy to blame pay, workload, or the competitive job market. But often, the root cause is that employees feel unsupported, overlooked, or disconnected from their managers. In fact, Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement. This has a direct tie to turnover, ...
Is Your Leadership Style Helping or Hurting Your Team?
You care about your team. You want them to do well. But even the most well-intentioned leaders can accidentally hold their teams back. Whether it’s micromanaging decisions, not providing clear direction, or over-relying on a few go-to people, the way you lead can either empower your team or quietly undermine their potential. These patterns often ...
The Lobby is the Leadership Pipeline (Credit Unions, this one’s for you!)
When we talk about leadership development, we often picture training programs, executive coaching, or high-potential pipelines. But some of the strongest leaders don’t start in the boardroom—they start in the lobby. In fact, companies that promote from within fill 82% of their leadership roles that way, according to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report. Why? Because frontline ...
How to Develop Leaders Who Put People First
Picture this: You step into a workplace where employees aren’t just clocking in and out—they feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued. It’s not impossible. In fact, it’s very much within reach when you have human-centered leaders at the helm. The most effective leaders aren’t the ones who command authority; they’re the ones who lead with ...
