Leaders: Learn to be direct in addressing your teams.

Identify a place you’re feeling stuck. What would it look like to go for the win-win?

Eliciting a fear response inherently means you’re not getting the best from your team members.

Be careful not to confuse lack of alignment with lack of trust.

If debrief conversations have not been a standard part of how you've run your team, it can be awkward to get started.

Effective leadership requires a higher mind to override this and engage with that teammate from a place of full respect for their sovereignty as an individual, the validity of their perspective, and ultimately the relatability of their experience.

If your torn between writing and email or having a meeting around a difficult conversation - this third option may work for you.

Talking about complex issues is essential to navigating slowly toward a resolution.

As leaders, we are always looking for ways to improve team dynamics, and I encourage you to consider exploring the Enneagram. It might be the tool you need!

Vulnerability we demonstrate when we allow others to know us more deeply brings both exposure and understanding.