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the split inside

The Split Inside Every Leader That Can Be Healed

By Sylvia Lafair | January 8, 2026

Explore the split inside that drives polarized decisions, internal disconnection, and leadership exhaustion, and learn how integrating head, heart, and gut restores clarity and coherence.

Taylor Swift and Leadership

Taylor Swift and Leadership: What GLIMMERS and Behavioral Patterns Reveal About Power and Presence

By Sylvia Lafair | January 5, 2026

Taylor Swift and leadership meet GLIMMERS, stress mastery, and decision-making for executives leading with clarity under pressure.

January 1st

January 1st Isn’t a Fresh Start. It’s a Mirror.

By Sylvia Lafair | January 1, 2026

Summary: New Year’s Day comes with glitter and pressure. Pressure to reinvent yourself and to be “better.” In fact, it’s pressure to announce the new you, like a product launch. And if we’re being honest, a lot of that pressure is just old stress dressed up in sequins. Here’s my wish for you on January…

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Before New Year’s Resolutions: The Leadership Reset That Prevents Burnout and Builds Engagement

By Sylvia Lafair | December 29, 2025

Before New Year’s arrives, use this quiet in-between time to recalibrate, break burnout patterns, and lead with clarity from head, heart, and gut.

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GLIMMERS on Christmas Day: When the Light Shows Up Anyway

By Sylvia Lafair | December 25, 2025

Glimmers on Christmas are small signals of safety, warmth, and meaning. Learn how noticing them supports resilience and emotional presence.

hope can survive

Hope Can Survive During This Christmas Time (Even When It’s Complicated)

By Sylvia Lafair | December 23, 2025

When the holidays feel heavy, hope can survive. A compassionate reflection on loneliness, grief, divorce, and finding steady ground at Christmas.

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Speak Up Like a Leader: Your Responsibility Is to the Room, Not Just Your Ego

By Sylvia Lafair | December 18, 2025

Learn how to speak up in toxic leadership cultures, address bully bosses, and communicate truth with clarity, dignity, and real influence without fear or fallout.

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The Leadership Blind Spot: Fear of Finding Out, and What It Costs You

By Sylvia Lafair | December 15, 2025

FOFO, or fear of finding out, keeps us stuck in avoidance, denial, and distraction—making small issues grow bigger. Learn how to recognize the subtle signals, regulate your nervous system, and take brave, manageable steps to face the truth and reclaim your agency.

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How Wise Leaders Survive the Holidays (and Don’t Lose Their Minds, Their Teams, or Their Health)

By Sylvia Lafair | December 10, 2025

Learn how business leaders survive holiday stress with clarity, and ways to protect energy, support your team, and lead wisely.

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Would You Rather Be Happy or Right? The Question That Changes Your Leadership

By Sylvia Lafair | December 8, 2025

Discover why the question “Would you rather be happy or right?” can transform your leadership by reducing stress, improving communication, and strengthening relationships.

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Patterns Escalate at This Time of Year: Complete Them or Repeat Them, Your Choice

By Sylvia Lafair | December 4, 2025

Explore why family patterns escalate during the holidays and learn simple shifts that transform your reactions, relationships, and leadership.

the leadership trifecta

The Leadership Trifecta: Why Expectations, Accountability, and Follow-Up Make or Break Your Team

By Sylvia Lafair | December 2, 2025

Master the leadership trifecta of expectations, accountability, and follow-up to build trust, reduce drama, and elevate leadership impact.

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