by Steven Fulmer | Aug 23, 2024 | Articles
Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on unintentional behavior and how it shows up in our lives. You know, those moments when you say or do something, thinking you’re being completely harmless, only to realize later that it was received in a way you never intended. A...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 13, 2024 | Articles
In his famous commencement speech, This Is Water, David Foster Wallace tells the story of two young fish swimming along when they encounter an older fish who says, “Morning, boys. How’s the water?” The young fish swim on for a bit before one turns to the...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 8, 2024 | Articles
In the world of leadership, dealing with power dynamics and tough conversations is an art. Recently, I faced a situation where a newly-promoted finance director, known for his bold style and authority over three statewide offices, found himself inadvertently slowing...
by Steven Fulmer | Aug 1, 2024 | Articles
In the fast-paced world of emergency response, or even accounting for that matter, every decision counts. Recently, I had the privilege of diving into the intricate dynamics of a 911 agency, where tensions simmered between dispatchers and supervisors — a scenario ripe...
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 25, 2024 | Articles
Imagine standing in front of a room full of FBI agents, tasked with training them on leadership. That’s where I recently found myself, at a regional training day for the FBI. I was invited because of the work I’ve been doing with law enforcement. It’s a...
