It is silence. The moment people stop challenging leadership, something dangerous begins to happen beneath the surface. At first, it looks efficient. Meetings become faster. Nobody pushes back. Nobody asks difficult questions. But…
Not because your product is bad.Not because you asked the wrong question.But because people can feel within minuteswhether you’re truly present……or just waiting for your turn to sell.And that difference…
Most people don’t leave companies.They leave environments where they no longer feel seen, heard, or developed.And here’s the irony:Top performers often stay quiet the longest.They adapt. They deliver. They tolerate.…until…
Recently, I asked people across a few of my assignments a simple question about toxic leadership.Have you ever worked for a toxic leader?The large majority said yes.That says a lot.There’s…
Layoffs happen.A restructuring starts.A new executive comes in.And only afterwards employees are informed about the changes that directly impact their jobs, teams and future.Then leadership acts surprised when trust disappears.Because…
By the time someone is leaving, the real conversation is already over.The better question is not, Why did they leave?It’s, Why were they staying silent before they left?High-performing teams don’t…
“Last week’s response confirmed something I see often in leadership coaching: executives don’t need more noise, they need clearer mirrors. The real question is not whether a leader is capable,…
They don’t.They need to ask better questions.Because the moment a client feels understood,the conversation changes.And so does the deal.Do you agree? Originally published 5 May 2026 on LinkedIn. Follow Eric Stijnman…