Getting to the Heart of Difficult Conversations Written By: Jim Grout Like many leaders, I always found it challenging to have the “difficult conversation” with staff members when it was needed. But over time I got better at it when I discovered the key to getting to the root of the issue. I showed up […]
Month: October 2026
What Does Your Leadership Story Say About You?
What Does Your Leadership Story Say About You? Written By: Jim Grout Throughout my book, When in Doubt… Give Them Your Heart, I use stories to communicate my message and prompt reflection. Such an approach is not unique to me. I’m reminded of a book written by the late Colin Powell, a four star general […]
Language of Emotions: A Diverse Approach To Supporting Emotional Expression
Language of Emotions: A Diverse Approach To Supporting Emotional Expression Written By: Ryan McCormick “All emotions are mentionable and manageable.” — Fred Rogers Fred Rogers’ timeless words remind us that emotions, no matter how big or uncomfortable, are not problems to be fixed, they are messages to be heard. This belief lies at the heart […]
One Step at a Time: A Lesson in Resilient Leadership
One Step at a Time: A Lesson in Resilient Leadership Written By: Jim Grout If you learn about yourself in times of crisis, then Covid was the perfect venue. At a time when the entire world was anxious, scared and stressed, our High 5 experience was a learning lab for experiencing how important resilience was […]