If it feels like you’re always pushing, convincing, or trying to hold onto every opportunity… that pressure adds up. The shift is simple: Stop chasing. Start leading.
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05/21/2026
Helping your team too much can make them more dependent. Talking more does not always increase your influence. And holding on too tightly can take away someone else's sense of ownership. Most leaders are never really taught this. They figure it out over time, usually by feeling the weight of it first.
If you are in Ontario, come spend two hours with us. Our leadership Skills Workshop can improve how your team thinks, acts, and takes ownership in just two hours. Spots are limited.
https://crestcom.com/training-programs/crestcom-leadership-skills-workshop/
05/20/2026
John Register was training for the Olympics when a missed hurdle changed everything. Instead of letting it end his athletic career, he made the decision to amputate his leg and came back as a Paralympic silver medalist.
Now he's sharing what that experience taught him about leadership. New episode of The Leadership Habit hosted by Jenn DeWall is out now.
https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/05/08/why-decisive-leadership-matters-more-than-ever-with-john-register/
05/18/2026
Most communication breaks down for a simple reason. The person sending it is focused on what they want to say, not what they want the other person to do. That is where things get missed.
A Canadian client in the electrical distribution industry worked on this in the Influence With Intention module and applied it right away with their team. Conversations became more direct. Expectations were clearer. Follow-through improved.
Real leaders. Real results.
https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/michelle-sudeyko/
Your team is more likely to take initiative when they feel heard, trusted, and invested in. This episode breaks down why some teams take ownership while others wait for direction and what leaders can do differently to build stronger engagement and performance.
Listen: https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/04/24/how-understanding-leadership-communication-styles-transforms-team-performance/
05/12/2026
When the weight of everything feels like it's on your shoulders, there's no room left to actually lead. There's a better way, and it's not about working harder.
We cover it here: https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/michelle-sudeyko/
05/06/2026
When communication is off, everything slows down. Here’s how to get your team back on the same page.
Listen: https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/04/24/how-understanding-leadership-communication-styles-transforms-team-performance/
05/05/2026
How you show up in a room matters. People are already forming an opinion before you say a word, and that carries into how they respond, decide, and follow through.
A Florida-based geospatial services firm saw this firsthand. Their team worked through Leadership Presence with Sylvie di Giusto and applied it right away. The results spoke for themselves.
Real leaders. Real results.
https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/michelle-sudeyko/
05/04/2026
You looked confident in that meeting. You sounded sure. Then you spent the next hour replaying every word.
Your team sees certainty. You feel the weight of every decision. That's not imposter syndrome. That's leadership. The best leaders don't eliminate self-doubt. They learn to move forward in spite of it.
Read the full piece: https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/04/28/the-art-of-self-leadership/
Avoiding that awkward conversation at work? Bruce Mayhew says that is exactly how small problems turn into big ones. His episode on The Leadership Habit is one you need to hear if you are a new leader trying to figure out how to actually earn your team's trust, not just hold the title.
https://crestcom.com/blog/2026/04/10/essential-leadership-skills-for-new-leaders-with-bruce-mayhew/
Here’s a leadership challenge we invite you to try this week:
For five days, answer fewer questions and ask more instead.
When a problem comes up, try:
“What have you tried so far?”
“What makes the most sense to you?”
It may feel slower at first. It usually isn’t.
We explore this approach in our Empowerment eBook → https://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/michelle-sudeyko/
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