Author: Brandon

A Case Study in Leadership Failure There’s a moment in every professional’s career when they realize who they’re really working for. Not the company. Not the brand. But the person who has the power to shape their day-to-day work life—their manager. And sometimes, that realization is gut-wrenching. A client of mine recently shared a textbook… Read more

The Fault-Finder Over Problem-Solver Imagine this: A team works tirelessly to tackle a major challenge. They analyze data, weigh the risks, make a call, and execute. The results? Not perfect, but progress was made. Instead of recognizing the effort and extracting lessons for the future, the manager enters the room, arms crossed, scanning the aftermath… Read more

The Foundation of Trust The Illusion of Transparency: Why Leaders Struggle to be Open Transparency is often misunderstood. Leaders assume they are clear in their communication, but behavioral psychology tells us otherwise. The “Transparency Illusion”—a cognitive bias—suggests that leaders believe they are being open, while their teams feel left in the dark. This gap erodes… Read more

The Self-Preservation Mentality: A Culture Killer in the Workplace Imagine this: You propose a bold solution to tackle a persistent challenge, you receive support! Then when your manager deflects accountability and prioritizes their own reputation over the team’s when the solution fails. It’s a scenario many employees recognize, and it reveals a damaging mindset that… Read more

Trust as a Catalyst Imagine walking into a team meeting where every suggestion is questioned, decisions are second-guessed, and progress feels stuck in place. This is a common reality in environments that lack trust. Progress slows, collaboration weakens, and relationships become strained. This is the reality in environments where trust is missing—and it’s a challenge… Read more

Transform Your Leadership and Empower Your Team Success in leadership is often defined by hitting organizational goals, meeting deadlines, driving results. For many, this singular focus is the measure of a leader’s effectiveness. But here’s the truth: focusing only on these outcomes might make you a manager, but it won’t make you a leader. True… Read more

Unlocking Success Through Purpose In a fast-paced world where getting to the end result is often overshadowed by the meaning, many of us find ourselves asking: Am I really making an impact? The answer lies in having our actions aligned with our clear purpose. Purpose-driven strategies are more than just leadership buzzwords— It gives you… Read more

Meaningful Work: A Key to Unlocking Employee Engagement and Organizational Success Are your employees just clocking in and out, or do they feel connected to something greater? How do you create a workplace where people are motivated by purpose rather than just paychecks? By fostering meaningful work within the workplace. Imagine that you and your… Read more