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Responsive Zones: Noticing How You Show Up

I work hard not to micromanage, not to withdraw under load, not to dismiss critique. The session named the three defaults I've been vigilant about — and gave me a tighter way to notice the early signal.

The session on responsive vs reactive zones was the one I came in most curious about, because the practice it points at — noticing how you show up before the team has to absorb the version that walked … »
July 10, 2023
leadership  management  responsive-leadership  self-awareness  emotional-regulation  presence  team-effectiveness 

Reframing Leadership: From Transformational to Responsive

The training didn't change how I lead. It gave me language for the shape I'd been holding for almost two years — and the contrast with transformational helped me say out loud why my version works.

The distinction that hit me hardest in the session this week was between transformational and responsive leadership. Not because either one was new — I’ve watched managers run on both ends of … »
July 7, 2023
leadership  management  responsive-leadership  transformational-leadership  team-effectiveness  change-management  presence