BUILDING TRUST: A GUIDE FOR MENTORS & MENTEES
WRITTEN BY DR. MIRELLA DE CIVITA Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship, and mentorships are no different. It takes time and effort to build trust, but the rewards are well worth it. Here are three key actions that can help you create a trusting and lasting mentoring relationship: Be Real with Each […]
How do you inspire your clients to stay committed to integrating sustainability into their operations, especially when change feels complex and challenging?
Every month, we ask coaches, leaders, and partners to answer a “Quick Take” question. Sustainability is one of the most complex and far-reaching change initiatives organizations can undertake—and it’s often met with resistance, overwhelm, or fatigue. That’s why we asked Lucie Bourgeois , the founding president of Umalia, how she inspires her clients to stay committed. Her work […]
THE SECRET TO HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS: TRUST & COMMUNICATION
WRITTEN BY DR. MIRELLA DE CIVITA ⇧⇧⇧ LISTEN TO THIS QUICK TAKE ⇧⇧⇧ The Importance of Trust in Executive Teams For an executive team to function effectively, trust and open communication are essential. However, the inherent conflict between representing a Business Unit (BU) and advocating or the organization can lead to hesitation, withholding opinions, and […]
What’s your secret to remaining fully present and engaged during critical conversations, even amidst competing priorities?
Each month, we challenge leaders and coaches with a thought-provoking “Quick Take” question. We asked Eddie Turner —keynote speaker, executive coach, best-selling author, and host of the Keep Leading!® Podcast and Keep Leading!® Live (among other noteworthy accomplishments), to share his thoughts.
THE POWER OF PRESENCE: HOW ATTENTION SHAPES YOUR INTEGRITY
WRITTEN BY DR. MIRELLA DE CIVITA 🔊 LISTEN TO THIS “QUICK TAKE” ARTICLE ⇧⇧⇧ In a world that never stops demanding our attention, our ability to focus on what truly matters is one of our most valuable yet underutilized resources (Brown, 2022). Every day we are bombarded with information, responsibilities, and expectations, pulling us […]
What’s one outdated habit, strategy, or mindset that leaders should shed to make way for growth this year?
Every month, we invite our coaches to share their insights on a “Quick Take Questions.” CLICK TO LISTEN TO OUR COACH’S RESPONSE ⇧⇧⇧ Stefano Calvetti- I must say that I have a long list of outdated habits, strategies, and mindsets that leaders should shed this year. But there’s one that takes the gold medal: micromanagement. To […]
What’s a resolution you’re setting this year that’s new, novel, & challenging?
Every month, we invite our coaches and leaders to share their insights on a “Quick Take Question.” CLICK TO LISTEN TO OUR FOUNDER’S RESPONSE ⇧⇧⇧ Mirella De Civita- The ritual of New Year’s resolutions marked my student years with clockwork precision. Each January 1st, I would meticulously outline three objectives, tracking my progress weekly and […]
What act of kindness has changed your life?
CLICK TO LISTEN TO OUR COACH’S RESPONSE ⇧⇧⇧ Each month, we ask our coaches and leaders to answer a “QUICK TAKE QUESTION”. Nayla Feghali – This year [2024] has been a year of major transformation for me. After a fulfilling 29-year career in the corporate world, primarily within large organizations, I made the decision […]
What do you do to release tension?
Each month, we ask our coaches to answer a “QUICK TAKE QUESTION”. Stefano Di Lollo – “To release tension, I prioritize disconnecting, even for brief moments—whether between meetings, midday, or even at the end of the workday—by engaging in activities unrelated to work that demand my full presence and focus. The specific activity varies from person […]
