Transparency wins

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #7

A get well soon treat from my sister-in-law

Happy Monday! I spent this past weekend dealing with an exciting medical situation. It served as a reminder to be thankful for all the wonderful things in my life, including an amazing sister-in-law who sent me an assortment of ice creams to nurse me back to health. I hope you’re healthy and safe wherever this post finds you. Now, on to today’s tips…

From the Coaches

Matt Auron makes a case for why clients need to create a transparent workspace where open communication is valued if their venture is to succeed in Transparency Wins: The Power of Clear Communication in Teams.

Andrea Miller talks about the power of positivity, being open, and Apple’s hit show Ted Lasso in Values, Identity and How to Lasso the Transformative Power of Connection.

Beata Lewis breaks down everything there is to know about trust in the workplace, including kinds of trust, what to do when trust is broken, and so much more in Trust in Leadership.

Kate Leto shows clients how to build a foundation for teamwork on leadership teams, especially new ones, in The Essentials of Teamwork for Product Leaders.

Sheril Mathews explores how leaders can improve their power of insight so they can unlock their creative juices and find the solutions their teams rely on day in and day out in Creative Breakthroughs and Insights — Busting Common Myths and How to Get Better at It.

Ken Norton helps clients become better leaders through this framework that teaches them to let go of fear-based, knee-jerk reactions and lead from the front with passion in From Reactive to Creative Leadership: Evolving from fear-driven to purposeful leadership.

Naveeta Sehgal shares her ten favorite secrets of successful leaders in this post on LinkedIn.

From the Operators & Investors

Dave Bailey lays out concrete strategies and tips for your clients to help them deal with company boards in How to Manage a Difficult Investor.

Regis Courtemanche reminds us that small wins can keep our clients going even when facing a massive crunch or a stressful situation at work in The Power of Small Wins.

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