Lightbulb Moments

Lightbulb Moments

Short public insights for leadership situations where a small shift in language, attention, or structure can change the conversation.

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Lightbulb Moments

289 practical notes and conversations

Browse the latest entries first. Each item is written for a real leadership moment, not for platform history.

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Fixing Skills Won't Fix Motivation (And What To Do Instead)

Confusing competence with commitment leads to ineffective performance fixes.

May 18, 2025Read
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An Introvert's experience of International Coaching Week!

Having a clear purpose turned draining networking into energizing connection.

May 18, 2025Read
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We can stop Conversations Drifting with an 'hourglass' flow!

Great conversations flow like an hourglass: explore, focus, explore, act.

May 11, 2025Read
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How to tell whether coaching actually worked

Coaching’s impact shows in behavior change—measure success through expectations.

May 4, 2025Read
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Let's ask better follow-up questions

Great interviewers build on answers—follow-up questions show real listening.

Apr 27, 2025Read
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A promise I remember 11 years later

Broken leadership promises linger—small commitments shape lasting impressions and trust.

Apr 20, 2025Read
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The anti-stupid question field guide 😊

Smart questions show ownership—intent beats asking without thought or prep.

Apr 13, 2025Read
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Coaching WITH, Not TO, Someone

Coaching works best as partnership, not prescription—engagement drives change.

Apr 6, 2025Read
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Spoiler Alert - NO one makes you angry!

Anger begins within—owning it builds emotional awareness and mature response.

Mar 30, 2025Read
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There is hope (in AI use)

Judging too quickly, I learned AI can support—not replace—learning.

Mar 23, 2025Read
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Avoiding the 'Yes, I agree' trap

Get honest feedback by offering multiple options without biasing choices.

Mar 19, 2025Read
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Three Coaching Skills to Run Sharper Meetings

The importance of agreeing on the specific goal of the meeting, defining clear measures of success, and understanding the relevance of the meeting's focus to keep discussions sharp and actionable

Mar 9, 2025Read