Tracy Spears

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Feeling Left Out at Work? How to Stop Taking It Personally

Feeling left out at work? Tracy Spears shares how to pause, separate facts from assumptions, and respond with curiosity instead

Stop Asking Why Questions: Ask What and How for Better Conversations

Stop asking why questions and start asking what and how. Tracy Spears shares a simple shift that reduces defensiveness and

Separating Self Worth From Work: How Leaders Stay Grounded When Performance Swings

Separating self worth from work helps leaders handle feedback, setbacks, and pressure with confidence. Tracy Spears shares practical ways to

How to Give Effective Feedback When Emotions Are High

Learn how to give effective feedback when emotions are high with a calm, clear process that protects trust and creates

How to Build an Interdependent Team That Thrives Without You

Learn how to build an interdependent team with clear ownership, decision rights, peer support, and coaching that helps people thrive

Individual Contributor vs People Manager: Choosing the Right Path

Individual contributor vs people manager: learn how to choose the right path, avoid a poor promotion fit, and support both

Emotional Decision Making at Work: How Leaders Pause and Choose Well

Emotional decision making can cloud leadership judgment. Learn how to pause, test intuition, and make better choices under pressure.

Chronic Lateness in Leadership: What Your Team Hears and How to Rebuild Trust

Chronic lateness in leadership can erode trust. Learn how to address the pattern, respect your team's time, and rebuild credibility.

How to Stand Out in an Interview: Proven Strategies That Set Leaders Apart

Walking into an interview can feel like stepping onto a stage where every word, gesture, and pause matters. Whether you

Podcast

I Love the Olympics (and Ester Ledecka) Because…

Because it’s ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Ordinary, in that they are relatable. Perhaps some of the competitors remind us