I once worked for a psychologist who specialized in learning and cognition. He trained Olympic gymnasts, and he used to push back hard on the

In the last post, I introduced the Drama Triangle as a function of lost agency. It’s not bad behavior or emotional immaturity, it’s just responsibility

Most leaders don’t experience drama as chaos or conflict. They experience it as quiet, persistent strain. You feel like the office cop, constantly noticing what’s

At the start of a new year, a lot of people tell me they want to feel more focused. They want to feel effective instead

Several years ago, I heard Ari Weinzweig— co-founding partner of the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses in Ann Arbor— speak. During the Q+A, someone in the audience

There’s a book making the rounds right now, Let Them by Mel Robbins, and I love that it’s getting leaders to think about letting go

Boundaries are my favorite coaching topic. My first therapist introduced me to the concept twenty years ago, and it changed my life. I’m always eager

Writing this week is John Graham. He co-founded Guildmaster Consulting, specializing in management coaching. For more content like this, check out Guildmaster’s blog and follow

[By Ariel Simpson, originally published May 2021 at EngagedAgility.com] When creating a new product or service or even an entire business, it’s common to make profit

Imagine driving down the highway drinking a warm cup of coffee. There are a lot of cars around you, and you’re cruising at about 65

[By Ariel Simpson, originally published December 2019 at EngagedAgility.com] Lately I seem to be hearing the same question from everyone I meet: how much expertise

[By Ariel Simpson, originally published February 2021 at EngagedAgility.com] I vividly recall my first Agility coach preaching to me, “Don’t get five projects halfway done;