Gallaher Edge BlogAs Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on gratitude—not the surface-level, once-a-year kind where we go around the table and say what we’re thankful for (although I think that’s great), but the deeper, more transformative practice that changes how we show up as leaders every single day. Here’s what I’ve noticed about high-performing leaders (and Read More
Creating a Culture of Ownership Accountability is one of the most common subjects our clients speak about, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. When leaders think about accountability, they often focus on consequences or blame—but this approach misses the mark entirely. True accountability isn’t about catching people doing things wrong; it’s about creating Read More
In nearly every organization I work with, there’s one consistent pain point that emerges: communication. It’s the universal challenge that transcends industry, size, and structure. But here’s the reality – while everyone acknowledges communication as essential, few organizations approach it with the strategic intention it deserves. The Real Cost of Poor Communication Think about your Read More
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, leaders face unprecedented challenges. Whether you’re scaling quickly, navigating market disruptions, or pushing through growth plateaus, you’ve likely noticed that traditional solutions aren’t yielding the results they once did. The reason? We’re often looking for answers in the wrong places. Consider this: Every business challenge you’re facing right now Read More
You’re a boss!! How exciting is that? Except that – omg – there are so many people issues – is this really your job now? You’re finding yourself now playing this middle manager role – you, yourself have people to report to, and you’re also responsible for the people reporting in to you. And sometimes…. Read More
My Most Confusing F*** Up I thought I had a great relationship with Marie. She had been in our office for just a few months, but I knew her in her previous role in a different office (which had some prestige to it). I thought we were friends who trusted and respected each other. We Read More
If you feel stressed more often than you’d like, you’re not alone. 78% of Americans feel stressed at least one day a week and 15% are stressed EVERY DAY, according to a recent study. With so many people experiencing stress, you’d think we’d be really good at managing it, right? The market that focuses on stress Read More
Megan looked defeated. Her eyes were cast downward and the space between her eyebrows conveyed a combination of deep pondering and confusion. “There’s just not enough time,” she said. “Not enough time for what?” I inquired. “All of it.” I heard the slight crack in her voice and could see the wetness in her eyes. Read More
“Well, it’s just not my place to say anything.” That’s what Madison said to me when she was complaining about her co-worker. Jason was continuously making commitments and not following through, being dismissive of her concerns, and basically just making her job harder. I had suggested that she be open with him to see if Read More
You’ve just finished another useless conversation with your boss. “Why do I even bother with these 1:1’s??” you think to yourself, feeling yourself quietly fuming. But what are you going to do? Tell your boss that these 1:1 conversations are a waste of time, and you end up feeling even more disengaged because you can Read More