As leaders, we create the WE for our teams, building a safe space, a sense of belonging and a group of peers with whom we will achieve great things. A few years ago, my oldest child shared that they were transitioning and would prefer to use a new name and new...

"I’ve consulted in organizations around the world for nearly two decades now, but I’ve never seen the need for care or support be as pronounced as it is now." The CEO who appeared on my Zoom screen looked exhausted. We were supposed to be coordinating on an executive...

As you set your sights on next year, now is the time to plan for high impact conversations you should target in the coming months. As a new calendar year approaches, many of us are planning, have a plan, or plan to make a plan for our professional lives. Let me add...

Ad Lucem Group’s co-founder and CEO Patrick Farran joined host Michael Zipursky on the popular business podcast, Consulting Success. The two spoke about how to build a meaningful consulting practice — but beyond that, how to connect with people in a meaningful and...

When your listening is authentic and active, it can have a powerful impact on performance. Can you recall a time in your life when you were asked for your opinion on a matter, and it was quite apparent that the person asking really didn’t have any interest in what you...