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Connection Before Correction: The 2-Step Formula for Difficult Conversations
    HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!   “Why do most leaders struggle in tough conversations? Because they’re trying to correct before they connect — and that’s a recipe for resistance.” There's a constant push for improvement. In addition, unrealistic timelines amp up the pressure to perform. Sarah, the...
Jun 01, 2025 high-performance conversations
Prime Your State: The 10-Second Leadership Phrase
    HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!   Ever feel like you’re moving from one conversation to the next without a moment to catch your breath? You’re not alone. Most leaders spend their days reacting to the demands around them, missing the chance to anchor their mindset with intention. But what if just 1...
May 25, 2025 high-performance conversations
From Reaction to Response: Shifting from Reactivity to Intention
    HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!   How often do you walk into a meeting carrying the stress, frustration, or distractions from the previous interaction? What if those few minutes between conversations were actually the most powerful moments of your day? Meet Jamie, an unexpected leader who was promo...
May 18, 2025 high-performance conversations
You Didn’t Come This Far Just to Feel Stuck.
    HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!   You’ve built success.You’ve hit milestones others still dream about.And yet — quietly, underneath it all — something feels off. You’re busy.You’re accomplished.But you’re wondering why it still feels so heavy. Here’s the truth most won’t say out loud:Success withou...
May 11, 2025 high-performance conversations
Why Traditional Leadership Advice Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
    HAPPY Sunday, Achiever!   Most leadership advice still emphasises that success begins by managing others more effectively. Most Leadership training teaches you what you should do. Leadership that only focuses on others will eventually break you. Take Rachel, a senior leader I recently worke...
May 04, 2025 high-performance conversations
Reframing Resistance in Conversations
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever!  What if resistance isn’t the problem—but a clue?   It’s easy to write resistance off as stubbornness, defensiveness, or even laziness. But what if, instead of being a barrier, it’s actually a breadcrumb? A clue pointing us toward something deeper—a fear, a wound, a sto...
Apr 27, 2025 high-performance conversations
When Safety Breaks, So Does the Conversation
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever!    It wasn’t the words that broke the trust.It was the look. The clipped tone. The quick interrupt. In a leadership workshop last quarter, one of my clients—let’s call her Mia—finally voiced an idea she’d been sitting on for weeks. It wasn’t fully formed, but it was bol...
by Tabitha Leonard — Apr 20, 2025 high-performance conversations
Safety Before Strategy - The Missing Ingredient in High-Performance Conversations
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever!   We often assume that strategy is the key to success. If we plan well, map out the objectives, set clear KPIs, and hold regular meetings, we’ll drive results. Right?   Not always.   We forget that even the most brilliant strategy will collapse under the weight of sile...
by Tabitha Leonard — Apr 13, 2025 high-performance conversations
When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words—Are You Listening?
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever! This wasn’t defiance. It was fear. Years ago, I had a team member who suddenly went quiet. She was one of those people you could always count on—sharp, steady, calm in chaos. A safe pair of hands, especially in high-pressure situations. But partway through a particular...
Apr 06, 2025
Are You Listening to Respond—or Listening to Protect?
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever! We pride ourselves on being good communicators.We nod at the right time. Maintain eye contact. Drop in an encouraging “mhmm.” But there’s a difference between hearing words and holding space.And sometimes, the bravest thing someone will ever tell you is: “I don’t feel...
Mar 30, 2025
Why Your Conversations Might Be Failing (Even When You Say the Right Thing)
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever! You’ve been told that great communication is about clarity. Say what you mean.Be direct.Use the right words. But here’s the truth:Even the clearest communication can fall flat when the nervous system of the person you're speaking to doesn’t feel safe. If your message i...
Mar 23, 2025
Why Your Communication Training Didn’t Stick....
  HAPPY Monday, Achiever! And How to Fix It   When My Leadership Training Fell Flat I remember the first time I attended a leadership development program. I was excited—this was supposed to be the training that would help me lead better, communicate more effectively, and navigate challenging co...
Mar 16, 2025

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