by Steven Fulmer | Jun 22, 2021 | Articles
When it comes to conflict, sometimes it isn’t the subject of the conversation that causes the rift: it’s the framework in which we discuss it. It’s the assumptions we make when we dive in. In my experience, the CVI can be a great way to understand...
by Steven Fulmer | Jun 11, 2021 | Articles
I had a client recently who was getting caught up in the idea of being a ‘great’ supervisor. She really wanted to be the best she could be — a very worthwhile endeavor! The tricky part comes, however, in how we measure ‘greatness.’ “So,” I asked her, “have you ever...
by Steven Fulmer | Jun 1, 2021 | Articles
Let me lay out a scenario that is, I’m willing to bet, all too familiar to anyone reading this. Your boss tells you to do something, but you don’t think it’s the right call. You know that your time would be better spent elsewhere, and yet if you say...
by Steven Fulmer | May 25, 2021 | Articles
You can’t stop dynamite from exploding once it’s ignited. At least, it’s incredibly foolish and dangerous to try. It’s much more effective and safe to try and mitigate the explosion instead. If we call in the bomb squad, to oversimplify their dangerous...
by Steven Fulmer | May 21, 2021 | Articles
It’s true that there is a lot to learn from the past, but all too often we get stuck there and it can cause great leaders to stumble. Say their team has a critique of them, or a past decision turns out to be a mistake, or that past decision is still cause...