by Steven Fulmer | Feb 10, 2026 | Articles
One of the biggest blind spots I see in leadership isn’t effort, intention, or even care. It’s assessment. Most of us are far better at judging than we are at assessing. We look at outcomes and quickly decide: success or failure, right or wrong, pass or fail. And...
by Steven Fulmer | Feb 6, 2026 | Articles
Most leaders think being right is a strength — or even a job requirement. But what if that instinct to be right is actually making you less effective? What if it’s the very thing that keeps teams stuck, creativity sidelined, and collaboration surface-level? When I...
by Steven Fulmer | Jan 27, 2026 | Articles
Leaders talk a lot about empowerment. We say we want people to take initiative, make decisions, and step into ownership. And when things feel heavy or overwhelming, the instinct is often to step back and give people space. But here’s the tension: stepping back can...
by Steven Fulmer | Jan 18, 2026 | Articles
This isn’t a post about politics. It’s a post about leadership decisions — specifically, what happens when leaders avoid necessary conversations because they feel uncomfortable, risky, or divisive. In the current climate, politics can be the backdrop. But politics...
by Steven Fulmer | Jan 12, 2026 | Articles
When trust is intact, conflict becomes possible. Not the destructive kind — the kind most people fear — but the productive kind. The kind where people speak honestly, challenge ideas, and stay engaged even when they disagree — why? Because you’ve built a culture of...
