by Kirsten Meneghello | Nov 21, 2024 | Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Listening, self awareness
I’ve been thinking a lot about the double-whammy that leaders are dealing with right now. With so many disruptors interfering with our everyday lives (election season, the rise of AI, the threat of layoffs, etc.), leaders have a tough job because they not...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Oct 3, 2024 | Curiosity, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback Conversations, Leadership Development, Listening, self awareness
Courageous conversations involve discussing topics that you would rather avoid. They are often known as “undiscussable” because they are difficult to bring up and tricky to navigate. They take courage to initiate and require you to speak candidly and listen...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Sep 17, 2024 | Change Management, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Team Development
Many companies have pushed for a return to the office, with about 90% of companies planning to have their employees back in person at least part of the time. This shift presents several challenges – and opportunities – for leaders. One of the major drivers behind...
by Kirsten Meneghello | May 27, 2023 | Feedback Conversations, Listening
When leaders ask for feedback, they create a culture of transparency that increases the level of trust on a team. However, it can be tricky to get the feedback you need as a leader to grow. Often employees don’t want to speak up because of the fear of...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Jul 19, 2022 | Curiosity, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Listening
Some leaders wake up and find themselves in leadership positions. They got promoted to their first management position and then rode the wave of success to higher roles within an organization. They never set out to be a leader but just ended...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Jun 6, 2022 | Leadership Development, Listening, Meeting Management
Canceling or pushing off one-on-one (1:1) meetings with direct reports is a big time issue I’m seeing right now. And it’s having consequences . . . . Jessica quit her job because her boss kept pushing off their 1:1 meetings. She is an experienced...
