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...
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 19, 2024 | Articles
Over the last few weeks, I’ve introduced you to some ideas about our subconscious that I’ve been mulling over for quite a while now (it’s an endlessly fascinating topic). First, I introduced you to the power of the subconscious, as well as the language of the...
by Steven Fulmer | Jul 8, 2024 | Articles
The stories we tell ourselves matter. As leaders, we have to remember that every person we lead has a story they want to tell with their life. Many of us can’t seem to tell the story that we want because there are too many other factors and influences affecting the...
