You’re Not Too Emotional. You’re Under-Informed.What High-Performing Leaders Know About Emotions A few years ago, I interviewed a school principal named Elena. She had been promoted quickly—recognized for her sharp thinking and calm under pressure. But during one particularly volatile year, things shifted. She found herself snapping at colleagues. Avoiding difficult conversations. Over-apologizing in staff…
Resilience Isn’t What You Think By Dr. Joan Flora, Inner Sage Leadership Group A colleague told me not long ago, “I’m just trying to push through until June.” I paused when she said it—because I’ve heard those words from others and myself. They’re spoken with a mix of resignation and determination, like a runner near…
Decoding Anger Using Emotional Response-Ability® Anger doesn’t just appear out of nowhere—it’s your brain’s way of waving a big red flag that says, Something’s not right here. When it shows up, the instinct is often to push back, assert a right, or make a demand. But before reacting, pause–not to suppress the anger but to…
By shifting from “tragic strategies” to life-serving strategies, we meet our needs and foster connection, trust, and well-being in ourselves and others.