The Savage Leader Journal
How Leaders Can Turn Mistakes into Learning Moments
Fail fast. Fail forward. It’s a strategy and approach many leaders take.
But many leaders talk a big game about failing fast, but undermine themselves (and their teams) when failure does occur.
Decency in Debate: How to Discuss Contentious Topics with Civility
I flipped on the 2024 presidential debate last night on the way to pick up my son from baseball. I found myself immediately anxious. I was anxious as I waited for the next demeaning comment and attack.
I might sound idealistic, but can we get back to decency in dialogue? Here's how.
Mastering Skills in Minutes: Bite-Size Learning for a Time-Starved Age
AI and massive technology-driven change is upon us. It’s not slowing down. It’s upending every part of how we work and what we work on.
The only way to survive, and dare I say thrive is to continue to learn and grow.
But, how do we find time to learn and grow when free time is non-existent? Time has become a nearly extinct resource.
How to Create Psychological Safety with a “User Guide to Me”
Psychological safety is a commonly used term, but it can be nebulous for some to grasp and a challenge to establish within teams.
In practical terms, teams with psychological safety feel comfortable sharing their ideas, experiences, and opinions without fear of being railroaded or unfairly criticized by their manager and team members. Psychological safety unleashes collaboration, innovation, and creativity as great ideas, perspectives, and experiences are not held back.