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Every month, we listen to leaders, teams, and coaches navigating complexity — and together, we notice patterns. The rise of performance pressure. The call for more space to lead. The desire for deeper connection in systems that move fast and expect more. These aren’t isolated stories; they’re signs of a what leaders and teams are experiencing, and shift towards different conversations.

Here are some recent articles spurred by these conversations:

Performance Punishment: When Success Becomes a Liability

High performers often get rewarded with more work, not more support. This “performance punishment” turns success into strain — promoting doers into leaders without space to lead. It’s time to rethink reward systems and help our best people grow, not burn out.

TEAMshift Magazine - A LIVE. LEARN. GROW. PublicationDavid LeBlanc

Being BRAVE® as a Strategic Advantage

Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about behavioural intelligence. In Being BRAVE® as a Strategic Advantage, Cindy Benning reframes strength as awareness, showing how composure, vulnerability, and authenticity create trust, alignment, and lasting performance.

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When the Strike Ends: Leading Teams Back to Work with Humanity and Care

When a strike ends, the real work begins — rebuilding trust, restoring connection, and leading with empathy. Returning to work isn’t just operational; it’s deeply human. Leaders who approach this moment with care can turn disruption into renewal.

TEAMshift Magazine - A LIVE. LEARN. GROW. PublicationDavid LeBlanc

The Gift of the Groan Zone: Finding Opportunity in the Messy Middle

A team being stuck is not a sign of failure — it’s where innovation and understanding are born. Learn how to hold space for the messy middle and turn conflict into collaboration.

TEAMshift Magazine - A LIVE. LEARN. GROW. PublicationDavid LeBlanc

The Power of Words: Pausing Before We Judge

Words hold history, identity, and emotion. Before we judge what someone says—or how they say it—what if we paused to ask why we’re reacting? Sometimes the power isn’t in the word itself, but in the space we create to understand it.

TEAMshift Magazine - A LIVE. LEARN. GROW. PublicationDavid LeBlanc

AI as the Third Voice in Coaching

AI won’t replace coaching—it can extend it. By reframing AI as a third voice in the coaching relationship, we create a reflective triad of client, coach, and AI—each bringing presence, curiosity, and insight to deepen awareness and sustain growth between conversations.

TEAMshift Magazine - A LIVE. LEARN. GROW. PublicationDavid LeBlanc

Space to Lead: Stability vs. Agility

Leaders today face a paradox: provide stability so teams feel safe, while staying agile enough to adapt in uncertain times. True leadership lies in holding both—creating space where people feel grounded and ready to change.

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And if you enjoy listening to insightful conversations - be sure to check out Space to Lead Episode 17 - The Grief in the Room: Why leaders must learn to do endings well.

The Grief in the Room - Why leaders must learn to do endings well

Podcast Episode · Space to Lead · 2025-11-01 · 30m

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