The 6 Reasons People Love Working With Certain Leaders (And Leave Others)

By Sylvia Lafair | April 10, 2026 |
the 6 reasons

Summary: Let’s start with a truth most leaders don’t want to hear. People don’t leave companies; they leave patterns. And more specifically, they leave leaders whose patterns create disconnection, confusion, and emotional exhaustion. But the reverse is also true. When people love working with a leader, it’s not random. It’s not charisma alone, or just…

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Why Your 2026 Strategy Is Already Outdated

By Sylvia Lafair | April 7, 2026 |
leading through uncertainty

Summary: Here’s the hard truth—most leadership strategies for 2026 are built for a world that no longer exists. Leadership today isn’t just about hybrid work or KPIs; it’s about navigating a human reset. The real shift? Moving from automatic triggers to conscious awareness. Organizations that thrive will embrace Human-Centered Leadership, seeing people as whole humans…

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From One-Upper to Creative Collaborator

By Sylvia Lafair | December 12, 2024 |
A crown representing how overachievers can be one-uppers

Transforming the Workplace Super Achiever Dear Dr. Sylvia, I work with the most annoying super achiever. That is to say, she always has a better response, a more thoughtful comment, and a “great” way to handle conflict (even though she creates much of the chaos at work). In addition, my team and I need help…

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