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“I just don’t want this meeting to blow up,” a senior executive once told me. Most leaders try to avoid conflict. The great ones learn to expect it, and even invite it. Avoiding discomfort might feel safe but it costs you credibility, creativity, and connection. In this blog post, we explore how to reframe those tense moments as important conversations that move relationships and results forward.

The best leaders don’t say “I’m sorry” as often as you think. Learn when an apology strengthens trust, and when it quietly undermines your authority. This is the foundation of increasing conflict tolerance: staying steady when tension rises instead of rushing to smooth it over.

Most teams aren’t struggling because they lack information. They’re struggling because they’re uninspired by how it’s communicated. In 2025, the best leaders won’t just be clear. They’ll be compelling. Here are 7 Creative Communications techniques you can start using right away to lead with greater impact.

Being able to maximize the talents of your people is a true marker of a great leader. Not everyone is born to lead, but you can learn how.