by Steven Fulmer | Dec 12, 2025 | Articles
We love the idea of our teams taking ownership. It sounds empowering. It signals maturity and initiative. We tell people — employees, colleagues, partners, even kids — that we want them to “own” something: a project, a task, an outcome. But here’s the tension: you...
by Steven Fulmer | Nov 24, 2025 | Articles
This time of year has a way of amplifying whatever we’re already carrying. For some, the holidays bring joy and connection. For others, they stir up old family dynamics, unspoken expectations, grief that sneaks in quietly, or stress that’s been building all year. And...
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...
