by Steven Fulmer | Feb 10, 2026 | Articles
One of the most common leadership questions I hear sounds something like this: “Why doesn’t anyone bring things to me anymore?” What makes this question so confusing is that it’s usually asked by capable, intelligent, well-intentioned leaders. Leaders who value...
by Steven Fulmer | Feb 10, 2026 | Articles
We talk a lot about accountability in leadership — and for good reason. Accountability creates clarity, alignment, and trust. After all, we can’t leave things undone for fear of accountability. At its best, accountability helps people understand what they own and how...
by Steven Fulmer | Feb 10, 2026 | Articles
One of the biggest blind spots I see in leadership isn’t effort, intention, or even care. It’s assessment. Most of us are far better at judging than we are at assessing. We look at outcomes and quickly decide: success or failure, right or wrong, pass or fail. And...
by Steven Fulmer | Feb 6, 2026 | Articles
Most leaders think being right is a strength — or even a job requirement. But what if that instinct to be right is actually making you less effective? What if it’s the very thing that keeps teams stuck, creativity sidelined, and collaboration surface-level? When I...
by Steven Fulmer | Jan 27, 2026 | Articles
Leaders talk a lot about empowerment. We say we want people to take initiative, make decisions, and step into ownership. And when things feel heavy or overwhelming, the instinct is often to step back and give people space. But here’s the tension: stepping back can...
by Steven Fulmer | Jan 18, 2026 | Articles
This isn’t a post about politics. It’s a post about leadership decisions — specifically, what happens when leaders avoid necessary conversations because they feel uncomfortable, risky, or divisive. In the current climate, politics can be the backdrop. But politics...
