by Steven Fulmer | Oct 29, 2026 | Articles
I’ve worked with a particular kind of person more than once, and maybe you know someone like this too. They’re great at advocating for the people around them. When a colleague needs someone to speak up, they do it — clearly, confidently, without...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 22, 2026 | Articles
Imagine hearing a leader say something like this: “I recognize that I was unclear about what I needed. I put you in an awkward situation, and it affected your ability to succeed. For that, I truly apologize.” What’s your reaction? For most people,...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 20, 2026 | Articles
We spend a lot of time in leadership development talking about how leaders can hold their teams accountable. How to set expectations clearly. How to give feedback that doesn’t damage relationships. How to address underperformance without eroding trust. Those are...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 15, 2026 | Articles
I want to tell you about a pattern I hear described more often than I’d like. Someone works for a leader who is capable, often impressive, and, by all external accounts, doing a good job. Their peers respect them. Their boss trusts them. The results are there....
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 6, 2026 | Articles
I get asked a version of this question fairly often: Have you ever had a client for whom coaching didn’t stick? My answer is yes. But also no. And the reason for both is worth unpacking — because how we answer that question says a lot about how we understand...
