by Steven Fulmer | Nov 23, 2022 | Articles
In this time of giving thanks and enjoying wonderful food, family, friends, good wine, better desserts… I wish for you all the goodness the season has to offer. If I’m honest, I find myself entering this time of year feeling a little sad and melancholy. It’s my first...
by Steven Fulmer | Nov 15, 2022 | Articles
Sometimes we just want to say that, don’t we?! But we can’t (most of the time). Or at least we know it won’t be the motivating, inspirational speech we hope it will be. In truth, language like that is far more likely to put people on the defensive than to draw them...
by Steven Fulmer | Nov 6, 2022 | Articles
There’s an illustration that has come up at least four times in the last couple of weeks with my clients. It’s the story of the Chicken vs. the Pig — and who’s more committed to breakfast. If you’re looking for more (or better) commitment from your team, you’ll want...
by Steven Fulmer | Nov 2, 2022 | Articles
If you’re staring down the hard work of making some much-needed changes to your organization, it can be overwhelming. What if you could make it feel a bit less daunting? When an organization attempts to make a change, it helps to zero in on the root of their...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 27, 2022 | Articles
I’ve worked with CEOs and executive leadership as an independent trainer and coach for 17 years, and time and time again, I see many of them making the same costly mistakes. And too often, these leaders aren’t aware of the impact these oversights have on their...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 19, 2022 | Articles
Leading a team is a lot like being a long-distance runner. Leadership and marathons have a lot in common. They both require preparation, endurance, a strong — but humble — understanding of your capabilities, and a realistic sense of where you have room for...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 13, 2022 | Articles
I’ve recently found myself working more and more with law enforcement agencies. And if I’m being completely honest, law enforcement was never really on my radar for the sort of work that I do, however, the impact has been amazing because our work isn’t about how to be...
by Steven Fulmer | Oct 4, 2022 | Articles
How often do you consider your starting point? Everything in our lives has one: every day, every relationship, every project, every conversation. Too often, we jump into whatever is in front of us without evaluating our starting point. I find this ironic, sad, and...
by Steven Fulmer | Sep 22, 2022 | Articles
Have you ever worked with a manager or supervisor who has to be right about everything? All the time? They can’t just leave well enough alone. Sound familiar? Maybe they gave you a task, saying, “Go do this thing. Let me know how it’s going, and report back when...
by Steven Fulmer | Sep 15, 2022 | Articles
Is your dysfunctional team stressing you out? You wouldn’t be the first. If it’s any consolation, it’s not as awful and hopeless as it (sometimes) might seem. The things that make teams dysfunctional are the things that make us human, and it’s important to remember...
