What if the key to unlocking your team’s potential lies in meeting three universal human cravings: safety, belonging, and mattering? Leaders who understand and act on this can inspire loyalty, drive performance, and create a culture where people thrive.

A great mentor doesn’t just challenge their mentees; they also provide the scaffolding to help them rise to the challenge.

“Find balance,” they say. But is leadership really like balancing a scale? What if it’s more like adjusting the sliders on an audio mixer? 

Conflict is not always a bad thing. Understanding and managing conflict effectively can transform it into opportunities for growth. 

Linear training and non-linear training represent two fundamentally different approaches to teaching and learning. Choosing the right approach is based on a few factors in the workplace.

True humility isn’t weakness - it’s quiet strength in action. It’s knowing you’re powerful but choosing to serve others instead of dominating them. Superman, in his humility, taught me this.

To be a better person, stop trying to be a good person. 

I've come to realize that striving to see ourselves as "good people" can be counterproductive. This might sound strange - after all, isn’t wanting to see ourselves as good something our parents and authority figures taught us as children? Let me share why this mindset can be problematic.

I recently received feedback that stung: after a training session I poured my heart into, a participant said while they appreciated my enthusiasm, the content lacked depth in addressing their specific challenges. My heart sank, and I questioned my effectiveness on whether I was truly making an impact. But self-mastery isn’t about perfection, like a maestro—it’s about how quickly we process, reflect, and bounce back.

“Is being nice, good enough to earn my team’s trust?”  The answer is “No.”

While many leaders strive to be “nice” when faced with hard conversations, the reality is that niceness can often come across as fake politeness or insincerity. True leadership demands compassion instead - a quality rooted in genuine care for others' growth, even when it means delivering tough love.

What fuels your drive to get to work in the morning? Here are 9 powerful motivators. 

Managing up in tense situations isn't always easy, but mastering it strengthens work relationships and leads to better outcomes.

“Managing up is making it easier for your manager to support you in doing great work.“ - Kellan Elliot-McCrea

As I collaborate with @seokhian on a cross-border project (excited!), I had the privilege to be coached by her on managing up. After our session, I realized that many of my past difficulties with former bosses were more about my approach than theirs. While relationships often started well, they eventually deteriorated, and I saw I was part of the problem.

I recently had the privilege of conducting a leadership workshop for mid-level managers from a major media agency network. While I enjoy connecting with participants and delivering the content I’ve spent weeks preparing, I also look forward to learning from them. This time, I discovered the concept of 'tough love in leadership.'

Escape games are a fun way to teach essential leadership skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time management.

In my previous post, I introduced The Four Quadrants of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). EQ can be developed just like any other skill. Here’s how to enhance your EQ as a leader.

We all know someone who seems to lack emotional intelligence (EQ), but what exactly are the signs?

As leaders, understanding and managing our mental state is crucial for effective decision-making and guiding our teams to success.

Is it possible to redefine rejection and leverage it to our advantage? Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

‘Rejection’ is a strong word that ignites feelings of inadequacy in the hearts of many. But when you learn how to perceive and respond to rejection, it turns into a superpower.

Recently, I hailed a Grab car for my commute. What began as an ordinary ride unexpectedly changed my outlook on the business of earning.