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You’ve probably been praised for being resilient. The one who can handle anything. But resilience alone doesn’t build momentum. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re thriving or simply surviving in your career, this question matters more than most: Is the leadership around you helping you grow or just relying on you to endure? In this week’s tip sheet, I break down what to look for in leadership environments that actually support growth and how to rebrand yourself by alig

“You should…” “If I were you…” “When are you going to…?” Unsolicited advice has a way of landing harder than it should. Not because it’s always wrong, but because it often crosses an invisible line. With holiday gatherings and Christmas just two days away, I wrote a short piece on how to navigate these moments without overreacting, over-explaining, or damaging the relationship.

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.

The core of team effectiveness is not just about skills or resources, but the relationships between team members and their leader.

Think about your structure, presence, and boost your inner confidence when delivering feedback to a team member.

A meeting disruptor can be someone who goes off-topic, brings negativity, or takes too much airtime. Here are strategies to manage this.

You are energized by a leadership and communication skills training that you just attended. How can you sustain the impact of the learnings?

We included Marvin Ellison on our “Best Public Speakers” list because of executive presence, organized delivery, and storytelling ability.