Written by Peggy Marshall
In How to Know a Person, David Brooks invites us into one of the most essential relational practices: the art of seeing others deeply and being seen in return. He argues that amid social fragmentation, polarization, and loneliness, the skill of genuine interpersonal connection is exactly what’s missing in our personal, professional, and civic lives. […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
We live in a culture saturated with images. Every day, billions of selfies are taken, filtered, and shared. We spend more time than ever looking at ourselves through the lens of a camera, yet paradoxically, we may be seeing ourselves less clearly than ever. The mirror we hold up is often external—likes, comments, curated […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
Every so often, a book arrives that causes me to pause—not because it dazzles with new jargon, but because it clarifies something we all feel yet rarely name. Tasha Eurich’s Insight is one of those books. Her research shines a spotlight on self-awareness: the foundation of leadership, growth, and impact. She reveals the surprising […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
Ethan Kross, a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan and author of the bestselling Chatter, has spent years studying the inner voice that drives our emotions. In his new book, Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don’t Manage You, he takes on an even bigger challenge: what to do with the powerful, often disruptive emotions that […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
It was 9:15 on a Tuesday morning when the mood in the room shifted. Alex, a senior director known for his drive and precision, was leading his weekly team meeting. Deadlines were tight, and the pressure was already high. The project roadmap was behind schedule, and everyone knew it. Halfway through the agenda, one of […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
Whether you are coaching leaders or leading yourself, the challenges of today’s workplace demand insight, adaptability, and the ability to sustain meaningful change. This four-part webinar series explores essential skills and mindsets for navigating complexity—starting with recognizing and breaking unproductive patterns, deepening self-awareness, and leading effectively across differences. We’ll also introduce the foundational pillar of […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
In today’s workplaces, technical skill alone isn’t enough. Leaders are called on to navigate ambiguity, high-pressure change, and the unpredictable human side of collaboration. In Emotional Agility, Harvard psychologist Susan David offers a research-based framework for one of the most critical—and overlooked—leadership capacities: the ability to work with emotions rather than be driven by them. […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
The drama cycle moves fast—often faster than our awareness can catch up. A comment is made, a look is misread, a thought flickers, and a story begins to form. Emotions surge, and before we realize it, we’re caught in a loop of reaction and emotional contagion that can derail trust and productivity. But between that […]
