We’re excited to share that TeamShift Magazine has a fresh new design — cleaner, sharper, and easier to explore. While the look has shifted, our purpose hasn’t changed. You’ll still find: * Practical tips for leaders who want to grow with clarity and purpose * Fresh insights for teams to
Coaching as Leaders
Power can feel uncomfortable, yet it’s essential in leadership. The challenge is balancing authority with culture—using power not to control, but to influence, connect, and create spaces where teams thrive.
Methods & Models
David LeBlanc, Aug. 29, 2025 As leaders, one of our greatest responsibilities is to create conditions for our people to grow. Not just to do their jobs well today, but to stretch into who they can become tomorrow. A useful way to think about this comes from the psychologist Lev
AI
Coaching is personal. It’s built on trust, presence, and human connection. So when I tell people I’ve been training an AI version of myself to coach, I usually get one of two reactions: fascination or discomfort. And honestly, I’ve felt both. As an executive, leadership, management and
Methods & Models
Recently, while teaching in a team coaching program where I serve as faculty, I had the opportunity to introduce a deceptively simple yet profoundly insightful model—The Four Truths, developed by Dr. Glenda Eoyang and the Human Systems Dynamics Institute. In our work with teams, it’s easy to get
Methods & Models
In a recent LinkedIn post, Chris Mullen, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, offered a compelling insight into the evolving definition of leadership. He writes: “Future leaders won’t be the smartest in the room—they’ll be the ones who build a room where everyone is empowered to be their smartest.” This
S.P.A.C.E. to Lead
Teams, at their best, are dynamic systems—complex, adaptive, and filled with potential. But high-performing teams don’t emerge from strategy alone. They are cultivated through intentional space: to reflect, realign, and re-engage. That’s the essence of Space to Team. As leaders, many of us have embraced the S.
Coaching is personal. It’s built on trust, presence, and human connection. So when I tell people I’ve been training an AI version of myself to coach, I usually get one of two reactions: fascination or discomfort. And honestly, I’ve felt both. As an executive, leadership, management and
Lately, I’ve been struck by a recurring pattern across the leaders and teams I work with – these leaders are impressive. They are experienced, capable, insightful, and committed. By every external measure, they are “good leaders.” And yet, when I step into the team environment, I often find that their
Contributed by David LeBlanc If you’ve ever stood in the heart of Grand Central Station in New York City, you know the feeling. The architecture is stunning, but it’s the energy that defines the experience—people rushing in every direction, announcements echoing, trains arriving and departing, information boards
Contributed by David LeBlanc As we have continued to refine and enhance the S.P.A.C.E to Lead Model, creating S.P.A.C.E. to Lead offers leaders a range of transformative objectives and outcomes to help enhance their leadership practice. These outcomes align with personal growth,
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Lately, I’ve been struck by a recurring pattern across the leaders and teams I work with – these leaders are impressive. They are experienced, capable, insightful, and committed. By every external measure, they are “good leaders.” And yet, when I step into the team environment, I often find that their
By Cindy Benning In the fast-paced landscape of modern business, leaders are often preoccupied with tangible challenges such as inefficiencies, missed deadlines, and declining performance metrics. However, some of the most detrimental obstacles are not immediately visible. Instead, they emerge from ingrained behavioural patterns within an organization’s culture. These
Contributed by David LeBlanc If you’ve ever stood in the heart of Grand Central Station in New York City, you know the feeling. The architecture is stunning, but it’s the energy that defines the experience—people rushing in every direction, announcements echoing, trains arriving and departing, information boards
Navigating the AI Revolution Contributed by Jamie Billingham Introduction: The Fear Factor The rise of AI sparks both excitement and uncertainty. Its potential to revolutionize industries is clear, but many leaders worry about balancing innovation with workforce stability, navigating ethical concerns like bias and privacy, or simply keeping up with
As we continue the theme of leaders creating space to enhance and refine their practice, we loved this post from Dr. Thomas Funke ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/drthomasfunke/ ) You can’t just rely on your hard skills. Technical skills aren’t enough to be a great leader. The really
In a recent episode of the “Space to Lead” podcast, David LeBlanc had the privilege of speaking with Susan Goebel about her work as a Fractional COO. In addition to some great insights on working with leaders and teams, Susan spoke of the Eisenhower Matrix, and how this is a
In our fall issue of TEAMshift Magazine, we had a lot of interest in the article – The Zones of Regulation: An introductory Tool for Teaching Kids about Emotional Intelligence. You can find the original article HERE. So, as a follow-up, and in response to numerous requests, here are a few
Contributed by Janet Davie A number of years ago, Janet Davie, a colleague and friend, introduced me to the concept of identifying one word to guide me for the year ahead. It has become an integral part of my year end review (and in fact the only one, as I
Contributed by Carlos Cadogan In 2025, organizations and leaders will encounter opportunities and challenges that will significantly impact their productivity and revenue. One major challenge will be finding ways to inspire and motivate their employees. Employees are facing unprecedented challenges, and numerous studies reveal a significant decline in engagement and
Contributed by Cindy Benning Toxic environments undermine the very foundation of psychological safety, making it difficult for teams to thrive. However, fostering a psychologically safe environment can be a powerful antidote to toxicity. In 2008, Dr. David Rock introduced the SCARF model in his seminal paper, “SCARF: A Brain-Based Model
Contributed by David LeBlanc As we have continued to refine and enhance the S.P.A.C.E to Lead Model, creating S.P.A.C.E. to Lead offers leaders a range of transformative objectives and outcomes to help enhance their leadership practice. These outcomes align with personal growth,
Hello to all dedicated accountants, gamers, digital artists, social media managers, and everyone who spends long hours at a desk! Have you noticed a common challenge we all face? That persistent discomfort between the shoulder blades and neck that often intensifies during or after a long workday. It’s that