From the front lines of leadership
These articles reflect the questions leaders are asking right now—about influence, change, trust, communication, and what it really takes to lead well in today’s workplace.
As a regular Forbes Coaches Council contributor to Forbes, I write at the intersection of research, real-world leadership challenges, and what I see every day in my work with executives and teams. Each piece is designed to offer practical insight you can apply immediately—whether you’re navigating complexity, developing leaders, or strengthening how people work together.
This page brings my Forbes articles together in one place so you can explore the ideas most relevant to your role, your team, and your organization.
If an article resonates, it often connects directly to the workshops, assessments, and leadership work we do with clients.
Seven Steps For Meaningful Feedback To Get The Results You Want
Gallup’s findings show that “organizations are not teaching managers to have meaningful conversations at the right frequency with their teams.”
15 Practical Ways To Strengthen Self-Control And Willpower
15 Practical Ways To Strengthen Self-Control And Willpower
Four Actions To Achieve Your Next Career Goal
Last year, nearly 20% of Americans surveyed said they plan to pursue a new full-time job or career.
19 Hurdles To Giving Constructive Feedback (And How To Overcome Them)
Our Founder Kathy Shanley has joined a Forbes Coaches Council expert panel to discuss common challenges leaders encounter when it comes to offering constructive feedback and share practical solutions to overcome these barriers.
20 Skills That Distinguish Great Managers From Good Ones.
While a good manager can achieve results, a great manager leverages certain leadership skills that leave lasting impressions on teams and organizations, amplify positive outcomes and inspire growth.
7 Strategies To Manage Your Relationship With Your Manager
Your success and satisfaction at work are rooted in creating a great relationship with your manager. Doing so can be a major career booster!
18 Ways For New Leaders To Balance Visionary And Operational Thinking
We’ve joined a Forbes Coaches Council expert panel to share 18 ways for new leaders to balance visionary and operational thinking.
17 Ways Company Leaders Can Combat The ‘Loneliness Epidemic’
Recently, there have been many media stories about a global “loneliness epidemic.”
18 Coaches Share The Top Issues Clients In Their Space Are Focused On
We’ve joined a Forbes Coaches Council expert panel to share the top issues our clients are seeking guidance on and how we prepare to face those challenges head on.
Four Actions To Free Up Your Time To Be Your Best
Read my latest article to learn the four actions that’ll help you prioritize your precious (and limited) time to be your best!
14 Ways CEOs Can Help Employees Make Decisions Based On Company Values
We’ve joined a Forbes Coaches Council expert panel to share the best ways for a CEO to foster a culture of values-based decision-making across all levels of the business.
20 Things To Not Forget About In A First-Time Founder’s Business Plan
Statice Founder Kathy Shanley joins a Forbes Coaches Council expert panel to share ways entrepreneurs can ensure they don’t ignore pivotal aspects they should be integrating into their business plans.
16 Ways Leaders Can Beat Perfectionism And Boost Their Self-Confidence
Recognize how self doubt shows up.
Four Actions Extraordinary Employees Take
Giving and receiving feedback, keeping your agreements, managing how you show up and doing what’s best for the company can benefit everyone.
Find A Happy Middle Between Blind Trust And Micromanagement
Find A Happy Middle Between Blind Trust And Micromanagement
How to Help Diagnose And Overcome Burnout
Asking short, open-ended questions helps us discover what’s really concerning our employees. .
Lessons Learned From Standout Group Sessions
We are excited to join a Forbes Coaches Council Expert Panel to share memorable group coaching engagements and what made them so exceptional.
Statice Founder Awarded AUA Presidential Citation
On May 1, the American Urological Association (AUA) presented our Founder Kathleen Shanley with a Presidential Citation for her work in advancing AUA’s mission in public policy and advocacy. Presidential citations are awarded to individuals deemed to have significantly promoted the cause of urology.