by Silvia | Jul 9, 2026 | Communication, Leadership
A question came my way recently that sits at the heart of executive presence: How do you explain what you’re working on clearly and succinctly — without losing the substance? It’s deceptively simple. And most leaders, even experienced ones, struggle with...
by Silvia | Jul 2, 2026 | Leadership, Productivity
I’ve been asking myself this question more and more as I work with various organizations. Because process — done well — is one of the most powerful tools a leader has. Done poorly, it becomes the very thing that undermines everything you’ve built. Process...
by Silvia | Jun 25, 2026 | Communication, Leadership, Teamwork
Recently, my husband and I spent an afternoon with friends — let’s call them Oliver and Lisa. They’ve been leasing commercial space to a non-profit, and despite the best of intentions, the arrangement isn’t going well. They did everything right....
by Silvia | Jun 19, 2026 | Communication, Leadership, Teamwork
One day, while venting about an employee to my husband, he stopped me mid-sentence and said, with a chuckle: “Silvia, this is your pattern. When you first start working with someone, you love them — you sing their praises. But after a while, all you can see is...
