by Steven Fulmer | Sep 9, 2025 | Articles
In my last post, I talked about how retention has shifted. Once upon a time, companies leaned on pensions to keep people around. Today, it’s culture and psychological safety that anchor loyalty. But here’s another layer we don’t talk about enough: sometimes the best...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 24, 2025 | Articles
Assigning decision-making authority isn’t a magic wand that solves everything. Being the “decision maker” doesn’t mean going it alone and calling all the shots. It means leaning into collaboration, gathering input, and communicating clearly — especially when your...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 24, 2025 | Articles
Decision fatigue isn’t just about making too many choices — it’s about carrying every one of them. When leaders feel they must always be the call maker, small decisions pile up, draining focus and energy. But there’s another dimension at play: if your team isn’t...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 24, 2025 | Articles
In my last post, The Silent Saboteur, I explored how unspoken expectations quietly undermine team performance and trust. But what happens when we do speak up — and things still don’t change? Sometimes, the problem isn’t that expectations are unspoken. It’s that...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 24, 2025 | Articles
One thing I keep running into in conversations with leaders and teams is the massive impact of unspoken expectations. No matter how many times I’ve touched on this subject, it’s worth reiterating because it’s one of the biggest factors behind dysfunctional...
