Productive conflict is a powerful tool for solving problems and maintaining strong relationships. However, few of us know how to use conflict for good. Instead, we allow our emotions to guide our responses.

Building trust in a new team takes time and effort, but it is only way to create a productive and positive team.

Have you discovered the hidden leaders on your team? They are there.

Leaders must understand and embrace that managing and leading others should be a conscious choice, not a happy accident that came with a raise and title upgrade.

With five generations in the workforce—Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z—managing this diverse group presents unique challenges and opportunities.

The ability to receive feedback gracefully is a skill that sets great leaders apart.

So far this year’s reading has touched on generational differences. Check out what I am reading.

Leaders are told to mine for, leverage, and embrace conflict to increase effectives. And they should, these strategies can lead to the best results and help teams to grow in expertise and cohesion. But unfortunately, most humans are not wired to embrace conflict or properly prepared to lead others through it effectively.

Initiating a difficult discussion requires careful preparation and intention, which sounds easy unless you are scared, defensive, angry, embarrassed, hungry, lonely, or tired (among others).

Productive conflict is a valuable problem-solving tool.

WB Consulting announces a new Lead Boldly facilitator.

What I have been reading - these 3 books are worth your time.

Equipping managers to lead boldly.

What I have been reading.

Empathy among coworkers is an essential element of trust and a positive work environment, which help to drive effective programs, services, and overall outcomes.

What I am reading this week.

The board of directors is important, indispensable even, but it does not run the organization’s operations.