Self-Awareness

Emotional self-awareness is the most important skill for leadership effectiveness.

person walking on a bridge as a metaphor for moving forward from career moves leaders regret

The Career Moves That People Regret Not Making Earlier

Career Moves Leaders Regret Rarely Look Dramatic in the Moment This quiet stretch as the new year starts to ramp up is when many people start thinking differently about their careers. Not in a goal-setting way.More in a looking back way. It’s when questions surface gently: When leaders reflect honestly, the career moves they regret aren’t usually bold risks they didn’t take. They’re quieter choices—moments they let pass because it felt easier to stay put. Key Takeaways: What people most…

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Skip the Resolutions. Ask Yourself These 3 Leadership Questions Instead.

Leadership Self-Reflection Questions Matter More Than New Year’s Resolutions Every New Year, leaders are encouraged to set bigger goals, move faster, and aim higher. And every year, many of those resolutions quietly fade by February. It’s not because leaders lack ambition. It’s because leadership growth doesn’t come from ambition alone. It comes from honest reflection—especially about moments we’d rather move past quickly. That’s why leadership self-reflection questions are often more powerful than any goal list. They don’t add pressure. They…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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