by Steven Fulmer | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
This time of year comes with a quiet pressure to perform. The perfect gathering. The perfect mood. The perfect version of ourselves — patient, grateful, present, and somehow untouched by exhaustion or disappointment. Most of us know better. And yet, every December, we...
by Steven Fulmer | Dec 17, 2025 | Articles
There’s a common misconception about ownership: that it’s all about action, independence, and not asking for help. Get the thing done. Move it forward. Check the box. But ownership isn’t just doing — it’s stewarding. It’s understanding how your choices affect everyone...
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...
