by Sofia Arisheh | Leadership
There’s a common trap many leaders fall into – thinking that change has to be loud, large-scale, and sweeping to matter. That they need to completely reinvent how they lead or overhaul the system to earn trust, motivate teams, or improve culture. But the truth...
by Sofia Arisheh | Leadership
I’ve always been known for getting “stuff” done. So much so that I even thought about listing “GSD” (“Get ‘you-know-what’ done”) somewhere on my resume. I just assumed everyone had this knack – until I discovered they didn’t. So why does turning ideas into...
by Sofia Arisheh | Leadership
Picture this: A senior leader sits confidently at the boardroom table, nodding along to a new strategy presentation. Suddenly, they interrupt, announcing, “We’ve done this before – it won’t work.” The energy deflates faster than your afternoon latte buzz....
by Sofia Arisheh | Leadership
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford The Cost of a Fear-Driven Culture Imagine two employees. One works in a team where failure is punished—mistakes are met with blame, and people fear...
by Sofia Arisheh | Leadership
1:1s – A Missed Opportunity in Leadership “People don’t leave bad jobs. They leave bad managers.” – Marcus Buckingham A high-performing employee walks into their leader’s office, eager to discuss an idea. The leader barely looks up, distracted by...
by Sofia Arisheh | Leadership
A two-part series on the perils of being a high-achieving leader and the common Superhuman Traps that seem to drive your career forward but instead quietly undermine your leadership. Check out Part 1 here: https://upskillconsulting.ca/2024/09/24/leadership-traps/...
