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You can have a team full of smart, talented people and still struggle with low energy, misalignment, and frustrating meetings. Why? Because team spirit is not a personality trait. It's a leadership skill. In this week's article, Stephanie Bickel shares why high-performing teams don't leave culture, trust, and momentum to chance. They build it intentionally through clear expectations, healthy conflict, shared ownership, and one surprisingly simple tool: a team charter.

Dealing with high-maintenance team members can be challenging, when their emotions run high and venting becomes a frequent occurrence.

As a mid-level executive leading major client projects, you’re often joined by more senior colleagues. And despite owning the strategy and execution, it’s easy to feel overshadowed by their titles. How do you shift your mindset and your presence to become a trusted advisor?

When You’re the One Holding Yourself Back. Your mindset is the strongest lever you have—and the hardest one to manage at times.