Leaders can raise awareness of the quality of their thinking by using these three ways.

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

Every team gets stuck, but with the right support, they don't have to stay there.

A high performing team says: We work through disagreements because we're committed to our vision for the difference we're working to make

This leader will have to harness both the courage and the humility to try something new at a regular team forum.

Having the ability to use integrative thinking to operate with the big-picture win in mind takes a decent amount of emotional maturity.

Many leaders I work with, especially women, struggle with how to say no to a request at work. In coaching we learn how to say no, with grace and tact in a way that prevents the leader from feeling like they damaged the relationship.

How to respond to an employee who wants a promotion involves integrative thinking, understanding their real need, and acknowledging their strengths.