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The Cogntive Curl
The curl may seem like a simple move to strengthen muscles, but there's more to it than just lifting a weight up. It is also how we move the weight back down.
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Disruptive Leadership: Leading with Boldness and Intention
But disruption, whether seen as good or bad, is often a matter of perspective. More importantly, when we fail to recognize our power to dis
Jessica Grossman
Mar 63 min read
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Are Leadership Teams the Real 'Flock' to Success?
eams are inherently dynamic. There’s no step-by-step, linear process or magical formula for success. Just as birds in a flock operate within
Jessica Grossman
Jan 313 min read
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Unlocking Wisdom: Key Insights from 30+ Leaders in 2024
Many leaders struggled with addressing performance gaps, hesitating to act due to self-doubt and avoidance of discomfort. At times it felt l
Jessica Grossman
Jan 93 min read
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How Small Leadership Actions Carry Big Impact
As a leader, you’ve probably noticed how even the smallest comment or action can significantly affect your team. This phenomenon is called t
Jessica Grossman
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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How Perspective-Taking Can Transform Your Leadership"
As leaders, we often fall into the trap of assuming others see the world as we do. This cognitive bias is called Social Projection,
Jessica Grossman
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Navigating the Pain of Failure: A Roadmap to Resilience
We've all been told that failure is no longer viewed as bad; it’s data for growth. But why does it still feel so painful?
Jessica Grossman
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Are You Making This Common Leadership Mistake?
Even though we all have expectations, failing to make them visible is unfair and often leads to frustration and potential breakdowns
Jessica Grossman
Aug 1, 20241 min read
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Part 3: Keys to Employee Engagement & Role of Compensation on Motivation
Compensation is undeniably critical. People deserve to be paid fairly for their time, effort, and expertise. It's a basic principle of fairn
Jessica Grossman
May 16, 20242 min read
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Part 2: Workplace Motivation & Self-Determination Theory
Self-Determination Theory Despite the talk about the desire for employee engagement, empirical data suggests a stark reality – according...
Jessica Grossman
May 7, 20242 min read
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The Power of One More Question
3 reasons why leadership should asking more questions
Jessica Grossman
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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Poetic Pillars of ZLN
I thrive on abstract thinking, constantly exploring ways to nurture growth within teams and organizations. Yet, sometimes my concepts...
Jessica Grossman
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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Is The "Team Storming Phase" Taken Out of Context?
When working with high-impact teams and their leaders, Tuckman's team development model is often cited by leaders – particularly the...
Jessica Grossman
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Unlocking the Power of Your Brain with Cognitive Curl Coaching
This methodology builds systematic strength by utilizing mental interdependencies, emotional awareness, regulation and actionable, intention
Jessica Grossman
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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The Impact of Mindset on My Performance
Growing up my mom loved watching me play soccer with a huge smile on my face. I loved and was very good at the game. But as I started...
Jessica Grossman
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Curse of the High Achiever
After spending around 5 years working with around 200 new college graduates from a mostly privileged background, I noticed that the...
Jessica Grossman
Jan 27, 20211 min read
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What is Team Coaching?
In my first experience as a team coach, I found myself anxiously ruminating about my place on the team. How do I help a team when I...
Jessica Grossman
Jan 2, 20213 min read
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I was Lightning Before the Thunder
At this point I realized, it is not about “overcoming” our fears but understanding that we can hold two stories at the same time! That a sm
Jessica Grossman
Oct 10, 20201 min read
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The Value of Values
In the book Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business Transforming Lives, they discuss coaching having a big “A” and a little “a”. The little...
Jessica Grossman
Oct 10, 20202 min read
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Change Management-- Thinking Beyond the Models
As I reread these principles it reminds me of how I've grown as a person, but also the work that I still need to be a better practitioner!
Jessica Grossman
Sep 11, 20205 min read
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Reframing Your Perception of Coaching
I see coaching as helping clients make meaning and thus learn from their experiences, whether that is understanding them through the lenses
Jessica Grossman
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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