by Kirsten Meneghello | Mar 20, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Facilitation Skills, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Meeting Management, self awareness, Team Development
In an increasingly complex world, leaders need to move beyond developing skills in strategy, execution, and communication in order to become a human-centric leader who is able to connect authentically with themselves and their teams. This has been described by some...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Sep 19, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Team Development
While attending the national SHRM Human Resources conference in June, I had the pleasure of participating in a workshop on the importance of managers regularly conducting “stay interviews” – to discover what their employees value about their jobs and what...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Feb 28, 2025 | Curiosity, Leadership Development, Listening, Meeting Management, Team Development
Many leaders assume that top talent leaves for higher pay or better opportunities, but research shows that a more critical factor is often at play: the feeling of not mattering. This concept was explored in a recent Harvard Business Review article by Zach...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Jan 13, 2025 | Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking, Team Development
As we roll into a new year, it’s tempting to embrace the idea that everything will magically fall into place just because the calendar has turned. But let’s be honest: real change doesn’t happen overnight, and the “new you” isn’t hiding in the pages of a...
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 | Aug 10, 2024 | Leadership Development, self awareness, Team Development
Often managers struggle to find the right balance when delegating. One extreme involves micromanaging and the other extreme involves being hands off entirely. In the recent Harvard Business Review article, Are You a Micromanager or Too Hands-Off?, Carole-Ann...
