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Why and how to be an empathetic chameleon leader in 2026

Why and how to be an empathetic chameleon leader in 2026

by Liz Guthridge | Jan 10, 2026 | Blog

As context, this marks the sixth year I’ve chosen a focal word/phrase and the first time I’ve selected a value. Here’s my thinking around these two choices, including their immediate relevancy. First, chameleon leaders. Chameleons are the ultimate connectors and...
Five 2025 books that share practical tips for becoming better

Five 2025 books that share practical tips for becoming better

by Liz Guthridge | Dec 29, 2025 | Blog

For 2025, I returned to reading business books after taking a break in 2024 with fiction and theatre-related books. However, I didn’t blog much about books this year, writing instead on a range of issues that interested my clients and me. Now, I want to share my five...
Why you need to pay attention to employee fulfillment, not just engagement

Why you need to pay attention to employee fulfillment, not just engagement

by Liz Guthridge | Dec 21, 2025 | Blog

Making an effort to Improve employee engagement may not help your people — and your organization and its performance — if individuals are more concerned about being fulfilled than engaged. What’s the difference between fulfillment and engagement?...
Want to improve your performance? View uncertainty as info, not a threat

Want to improve your performance? View uncertainty as info, not a threat

by Liz Guthridge | Nov 30, 2025 | Blog

Have you tried reframing the uncertainty we’re living with as an “opportunity to learn” rather than as a threat? Uncertainty can be a positive trigger for creativity and growth. If this sounds like a ridiculous proposition, think again. New and...
How the SCARF® Model has changed in 2025 and why you should care

How the SCARF® Model has changed in 2025 and why you should care

by Liz Guthridge | Nov 22, 2025 | Blog

How familiar are you with the SCARF® model of the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI)? Introduced formally in 2008 as a handy framework for first understanding human behavior at work and then determining how to motivate people more effectively, SCARF consists of five key...
Why “glue” employees are in demand and why you need one on your team

Why “glue” employees are in demand and why you need one on your team

by Liz Guthridge | Nov 9, 2025 | Blog

What’s glue got to do with it? A lot if you want to hold together high-performing teams. While glue is generally considered an adhesive for repairing broken treasures, creating crafts, and providing children’s art classes with hours of engagement and enjoyment, glue...
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