by Steven Fulmer | Jul 16, 2026 | Articles
There’s a Richard Nixon quote I use in almost every leadership presentation I give. It goes something like this: I know you think you know exactly what you thought I meant to say, but what you failed to realize is that what you heard is not what I meant at all....
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 10, 2026 | Articles
There’s a phrase I’ve heard more times than I can count, from clients across every industry and every level of leadership: “I wish you could see yourself the way other people see you.” It’s usually said with warmth. Sometimes with a...
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 8, 2026 | Articles
I’ve written before about what to do when you’re the one saying “I don’t know” — how to treat it as a starting point rather than a dead end, and how leaders who model that kind of openness create space for real curiosity on their teams....
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 6, 2026 | Articles
When people notice a gap in their confidence — or their leadership, or their capability — they almost always treat it as the problem. Something is missing. Something needs to be fixed. The gap is where the work is. And that’s partially true. But it’s...
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 1, 2026 | Articles
One of the most common things I hear when someone starts working with me is some version of this: “I need to work on my confidence.” And I believe them when they say it. The feeling is real. The frustration is real. But in almost every case, what...
