by Steven Fulmer | Nov 6, 2025 | Articles
Leadership isn’t just about decisions — it’s about awareness. Often, the way we react in the moment shapes more than the outcome of a meeting; it shapes trust, team dynamics, and long-term engagement. I’ve noticed in my coaching that many leaders operate from a place...
by Steven Fulmer | Nov 6, 2025 | Articles
At the beginning of this year, I bought a small, trailerable Com-Pac 16 sailboat. Cheap. Turns out there’s a reason for that — and it’s not that I’m a good negotiator or hunter of fabulous deals. It turns out it was in need of far more work than I expected — work...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 23, 2025 | Articles
I know — I mentioned the word “politics,” so I will have a rash of unsubscribes. And I get it; we’ve been told not to talk politics at work. And sure, in many — heck, most — cases, that advice can help avoid unnecessary conflict. But what happens when political...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 9, 2025 | Articles
Psychological safety has become a buzzword lately, but I think we often miss the nuance of how it actually works. In my recent post, From Pensions to Psychological Safety: Rethinking Retention in Today’s Workplace, I talked about safety as a cornerstone of retention...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 7, 2025 | Articles
Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about understanding others, stepping back from over-fixing, and separating identity from mistakes. Sometimes, though, the challenges a leader faces go deeper than coaching can reach. Leadership behaviors are often tied up with...
