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What Google’s Project Oxygen Taught Us About Great Managers— And How to Hire Them
What they discovered was a blueprint for emotionally intelligent leadership that continues to resonate across industries. Here are the key traits Google uncovered — and how to ask the right questions in interviews to find leaders who embody them.

Kristen Ann
May 28, 20252 min read


Lead, Listen & Influence: A Review of "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss
Here’s a look at three core concepts from the book — tactical empathy, mirroring & labeling, and calibrated questions — and how they can elevate your communication, coaching, and leadership.

Kristen Ann
May 19, 20252 min read


Feedback that Lands: Adjusting Your Approach with Different Personalities
Giving feedback is one of the most important leadership and relationship skills — and one of the trickiest.

Kristen Ann
May 7, 20253 min read


Adaptability: The Superpower of the Modern Leader
In a world where uncertainty is the new normal, adaptability isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a core leadership capability.

Kristen Ann
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Influence Mapping: A Strategic Approach to Building Trust & Alignment
Influence Mapping is a structured approach to understanding key stakeholders, their priorities & communication preferences.

Kristen Ann
Mar 19, 20252 min read


The Best Leadership Books & Courses to Elevate Your Growth
Leadership is not about titles or authority—it’s about influence, vision, and the ability to inspire growth in others.

Kristen Ann
Mar 11, 20253 min read


How to Present to Executive Leadership with Confidence and Impact
Whether you're pitching an idea, reporting progress, or leading a workshop, the secret is to align your message with their priorities.

Kristen Ann
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Boost Your Communication Skills: Putting Communication into Action
Whether you’re navigating workplace dynamics or aiming to build stronger personal connections, enhancing how you communicate can profoundly

Kristen Ann
Jan 27, 20253 min read


What is Forgiveness?
Forgiveness and reconciliation are related but different meanings and consequences.

Kristen Ann
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Understanding Conflict Styles: Navigating Relationships with Insight
Conflict is an inevitable part of human interaction. How we respond to conflict can significantly impact our relationships and decisions

Kristen Ann
Jul 25, 20243 min read


What is empathy... really?
how to respond to what others are experiencing

Kristen Ann
Jul 25, 20242 min read


What Healthy Boundaries Sound Like
examples of healthy boundary language that allow you to decline or set limits without directly saying "no"

Kristen Ann
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Setting Boundaries for a Better Life
In a world that constantly demands our attention, setting boundaries is not just a skill, but necessity for leading a life in alignment.

Kristen Ann
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Strengths Based Leadership
Understanding your top strengths allows you to harness them more effectively in your leadership role.

Kristen Ann
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Understanding the DISC Personality Assessment
DISC assessments can be insightful tools for understanding yourself and others to improve communications and build stronger relationships.

Kristen Ann
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Listening to REALLY Understand
Most people default to Level 1 listening—If you want to build new, genuine relationships, you have to live in Level 2 and Level 3.

Kristen Ann
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Discovering Mindfulness: An Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
I personally found that Incorporating MBSR into my life was a transformative experience enhancing my overall well-being.

Kristen Ann
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Gravitas: choosing confidence
Sun takes us on a transformative learning journey to unlock the power of gravitas—a quality often synonymous with confidence & presence.

Kristen Ann
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Podcasts are FREE Education
Podcasts are free education, and most of us don't know who to listen to. Here are 12 podcasts that will make you think like the top .01%!

Kristen Ann
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Navigating Leadership Evolution
The good news is that leadership can be learnt. It takes focus, motivation, deliberate practice and support.

Kristen Ann
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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