by Tom Goodlet | Mar 3, 2026 | Article
Leadership requires constant interpretation of people. In order to move quickly and make sound decisions, leaders naturally categorize behavior. Our brains are very good at recognizing patterns and categorizing those behaviors. A problem arises, though, when we begin...
by Tom Goodlet | Feb 3, 2026 | Article
Most leaders believe they listen well. I believed it too. Then I started paying closer attention to what people actually need from the person leading them. I learned something that surprised me. People do not want a perfect answer, or a brilliant solution, or wise...
by Tom Goodlet | Jan 6, 2026 | Article
As the year comes to a close, many leaders experience a quiet shift. Momentum from earlier months still lingers, yet the pace changes. Calendars thin out. Meetings slow. Energy moves inward. Some leaders feel pressure to finish strong. Others feel relief. Many feel...
by Tom Goodlet | Dec 2, 2025 | Article
Most leaders I speak to are already aware of the importance of helping people feel seen and valued. The challenge is putting that belief into action. It’s important to understand that making people feel seen and valued rarely happens because of some grandiose gesture....
by Tom Goodlet | Oct 28, 2025 | Article
Every organization has appetites. Some appetites are healthy, like creativity, empowerment, and teamwork. Others, like selfishness, ego, and entitlement, are unhealthy. As leaders, we may think we are neutral observers of these forces, but, in reality, we are the...
by Tom Goodlet | Aug 26, 2025 | Article
Leadership is serious business, and with it comes the responsibility of achieving real results. You’ve got people counting on you. I think that pressure is something most leaders knowingly signed up for and embrace. However, this same pressure causes a temptation for...
