Leadership Strategies

Business leader navigating change from Industrial Revolution to AI era — a visual metaphor for chaos fatigue and pattern transformation

From Steam Engines to AI: Leaders’ Chaos Fatigue is Real, Here’s Why This Time Feels Like the Industrial Revolution All Over Again

By Sylvia Lafair | June 9, 2025 |

Summary: We’ve been here before. Not exactly here, with algorithms whispering into our ears and AI generating your next social media post. But we’ve been at this kind of edge. It’s a precipice of massive societal upheaval and a growing sense of chaos fatigue, which is a real phenomenon, especially for leaders. It’s time to…

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Beyond Either/Or: When Leaders Embrace the Power of “And”

By Sylvia Lafair | June 5, 2025 |

Summary: “We’re all in it together, and no one wins unless we all do,” is precisely what leaders need to hear right now. It’s a core theme of Creative Energy Options Inc., and no, it’s not too simplistic. It’s deceptively profound. In a world addicted to binary thinking, right/wrong, win/lose, my way/the highway, let’s cut…

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The One Thing Every Leader Must Know—Now More Than Ever

By Sylvia Lafair | June 3, 2025 | Comments Off on The One Thing Every Leader Must Know—Now More Than Ever

Today’s work environment is fueled by uncertainty, AI overload, and emotional burnout. The workplace is a psychological pressure cooker. And guess what? No amount of corporate jargon will fix that. Here’s how leaders help employees succeed. Dear Dr. Sylvia, There is a song  from way back in the 1980s titled “Looking for Love in All…

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Generational Whiplash: How to Lead When Gen Z Calls the Shots to Reshape the Workforce

By Sylvia Lafair | May 28, 2025 | Comments Off on Generational Whiplash: How to Lead When Gen Z Calls the Shots to Reshape the Workforce

Summary: Most leaders over 40 are still figuring out if “ghosting” means disappearing from a project or ignoring emails and texts. In today’s new reality, Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is speaking up to reshape the workforce. Leaders everywhere are feeling the generational whiplash. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am the CEO of a…

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The Great Disconnect: Why Communication in the Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

The Great Disconnect: Why Communication in the Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

By Sylvia Lafair | May 22, 2025 | Comments Off on The Great Disconnect: Why Communication in the Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

Why Communication in The Workplace is Crumbling and What It Is Doing to Our Productivity

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Rebuilding Trust in a Chaotic World: Why Leaders Must Lead With Courage, Not Control

By Sylvia Lafair | May 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Rebuilding Trust in a Chaotic World: Why Leaders Must Lead With Courage, Not Control

The Trust Crisis is Real—and it’s Costing You. Tension is everywhere. Everyone is careful and afraid to speak out. Trust isn’t just low in today’s chaotic world; it’s evaporating. And without it, even your best strategies fall flat. Here is what to think about moving forward. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I just resigned from a company…

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Same Problems, New Day? Break the Behavioral Patterns That Keep You Stuck

By Sylvia Lafair | May 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Same Problems, New Day? Break the Behavioral Patterns That Keep You Stuck

You’ve tried everything: new systems, better meetings, even hiring new talent. And yet, here you are again: overwhelmed, constantly putting out fires, and asking yourself, Why does this keep happening? Welcome to the invisible force running your business: repeating behavioral patterns. They’re more than just frustrating—they’re costly. And until you learn to recognize and shift…

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Leadership by Walking Around : A Classic Practice with a Modern Twist

By Sylvia Lafair | April 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Leadership by Walking Around : A Classic Practice with a Modern Twist

Tired of Zoom fatigue and Slack pings? Try LBWA (Leadership by Walking around). There’s something refreshingly old-school—and surprisingly effective—about a leader who shows up. It’s time to redo what used to be popular and bring it back. Dear Dr. Sylvia, My mentor is a very successful man who is handing me the keys to take…

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Leadership Development: How Watching A Movie Changed Everything

By Sylvia Lafair | April 8, 2025 | Comments Off on Leadership Development: How Watching A Movie Changed Everything

Summary: The term “out-of-the-box thinking” has been around for decades. Let’s explore how watching a movie offers a unique approach to transforming team conflict into team collaboration. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I grew up in a world where the mantra was “better safe than sorry.” Therefore, risk-taking is not in my toolkit. For example, I lost…

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Celebrate with Me: Two Leadership Awards in One Week

By Sylvia Lafair | February 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Celebrate with Me: Two Leadership Awards in One Week

Summary: Dr. Sylvia Lafair stands out in the field of leadership development due to her innovative approach. She intertwines psychology and systems thinking with organizational behavior. This brings a unique perspective that has transformed how leaders and teams operate. Dear Dr Sylvia, I am one of your most ardent fans. Through our work together, you…

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