What shared recognition teaches us about leadership In my family, March meant shared birthdays. A younger brother. An older sister. And me — the middle child. One cake. One celebration. Everyone included — but not always fully seen. It’s a common story that carries a familiar workplace lesson. In busy environments, recognition often gets bundled. Team awards. Group shout-outs. Shared credit. Efficient — but sometimes incomplete. When everything is shared, individual effort ca

Why self-regulation isn’t optional anymore If leadership is influence, self-regulation is the source of that influence. It determines how leaders respond under stress, how they engage with others, and whether performance is sustainable or fragile. Self-regulated leaders consistently: ·         Maintain presence under pressure ·         Expand choice instead of defaulting to habit ·         Model calm in volatile situations ·         Build trust through consistency ·         L

Late February is when leadership presence matters most By the end of February, winter feels personal. The novelty is gone. The holidays are a memory. March break is close enough to see — but still far enough to feel unreal. And somehow, March always stretches longer than it should. In many households, this is also when unspoken roles kick in. Someone always ends up shoveling the driveway. Again. Usually the same person. No ceremony. No applause. Just responsibility. Workplace