Monthly Archives: March 2026

Five Signs of an Anxious Leader

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Israel Galindo

An anxious leader whose primary concern is to be liked, affirmed, or appreciated will find their effectiveness compromised. Here are five signs of an anxious leader. Continue reading →

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Four Facts About Reactivity

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Israel Galindo

Reactivity typically is misdirected at the wrong object. Because leaders occupy the position of greatest responsibility in the system they often are the focus of misdirected and misplaced reactivity. Leaders who have the capacity to remember and accept that “This is not about me” can avoid taking it personally or making the expressions, messages, and behaviors of reactivity a personal issue. Continue reading →

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What to Do When Your Industry Is Dying

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Israel Galindo

One day I came home from school and dad was sitting at the kitchen table. Before him disassembled into many pieces was a brand new hand-held Texas Instruments digital calculator. With screwdriver in hand he looked at me and said, “This is what’s putting me out of business.” Continue reading →

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A Leader’s Response When Self-Interest Becomes an Impasse

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Israel Galindo

Every leader will encounter the challenge when self-interest becomes an impasse to progress, especially when significant changes need to be made in the system. When new initiatives threaten change, people protect status, resources, identity, and autonomy. In healthy doses, self-interest … Continue reading →

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Homeostasis finds a way

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Israel Galindo

Every move toward change seems to be met with a countermove in the form of resistance, sabotage, entrenchment, confrontation, opposition, passive aggressive strategies, or sheer stubbornness. Experienced leaders never underestimate the power of homeostasis to reestablish systemic equilibrium. Continue reading →

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