By Dean Newlund Lately, I’ve been sitting with a question that keeps returning to me: why does leadership feel heavier than it used to? The pace is faster. The stakes are higher. The space to pause, reflect, or even breathe feels smaller every year. AI has accelerated everything. Urgency has become the default operating system. […]
By Dean Newlund Most leaders spend years honing strategy, communication, and emotional intelligence. Yet there’s a part of the body that quietly determines whether any of those skills come through when the stakes are high. It’s not a mindset trick or a productivity hack. It’s a nerve—one that begins at the base of the brain […]
By Dean Newlund There’s a moment most of us experience—not once, but many times—when the momentum of our lives slows just enough for something more profound to be heard. It’s not a dramatic breakdown, not a billboard sign from the universe. It’s quiet. Almost imperceptible. A sense that something isn’t right or isn’t whole. That, while […]
By Dean Newlund Imagine knowing—at the very moment it happens—when your team leans forward with interest, drifts away, or silently checks out. Most leaders can only guess. We rely on surveys, town halls, and gut instinct, hoping the enthusiasm we sense in the room will carry forward. But too often it doesn’t. People nod politely, […]
By Dean Newlund Leadership used to be measured by output: what we achieved, how fast we moved, how many goals we hit. Today, the real measure is deeper. The question isn’t how much we’re doing, but how aware we are while we’re doing it. We live in an attention-deficit world—speeding through our days, skimming conversations, mistaking […]
For the first time in history, five generations are working side by side. Baby Boomers are extending their careers, Gen Xers are leading in senior roles, Millennials are now the largest part of the workforce, and Gen Z is redefining how and why work happens. According to Gallup, Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce […]
When we were asked to create a guide for new managers, we decided not to start with theory or trends. Instead, we reviewed data from dozens of Leadership 360 Assessments we’ve conducted for CEOs and senior leaders across healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofits, and tech. The patterns were unmistakable. Across industries, geography, and company size, CEOs consistently […]
By Dean Newlund.  Executive coaching has never been more popular—or more necessary. With today’s accelerating pace of change, rising complexity, and relentless performance demands, leaders are turning to coaching in record numbers, drawn by the promise of transformation, clarity, and growth. Coaching has become a strategic resource and, in many cases, necessary for those seeking […]
Negativity happens. But as a manager or team leader, it’s essential to address it among team members promptly and effectively. Otherwise, negativity can fester and have severe consequences on both the individual and the team. Negativity can manifest in various ways, from negative attitudes and complaints to malicious gossip and beyond. It can be contagious […]
Hear Carlos Valdes-DaPena Interview with Dean on “Teaming with Ideas” Intuitive Leadership Episode 114 Dean shares with Carlos: Why we want to be working with companies that are bravely and boldly focusing on the future, Cultural resource management, Why intuition should come out of the closet and into the boardroom, How we can include intuition […]