When “I Can’t” Means “I Won’t”
“‘I can’t’ means ‘I won’t.’” That was my father’s answer, every time, when I told him I couldn’t do something as a child. I didn’t understand it then. I only … Read more
The Cut-the-Line Rule: When to Hold On and When to Let Go
I was wading in a river in Alaska when a man beside me hooked a salmon and a brown bear began moving directly toward him. He had already done the … Read more
When Anxiety Runs the Room
On a recent flight, I did what I often do: I put on a children’s movie. I’m not subtle about it. I laugh out loud. I’ve been known to tear … Read more
Who Am I Without My Job?
In 2006, my husband and I did the thing so many overworked people talk about on vacation and never actually do. We checked out completely. At 32, we were both … Read more
Delegating: The Key to a Dinner Party You Actually Enjoy
Have you ever hosted a dinner party where you did it all? I mean everything. You planned the menu, cooked every dish, greeted guests, refilled drinks, cleared plates, and did … Read more
From Inspiration to Impact
Have you ever noticed how spring doesn’t just arrive-it unfolds? First, the soil softens. Then, tentative shoots push through. Slowly but surely, the bloom begins. Leadership works in much the same … Read more
How to Use What we Know about Neuroscience to be Exponentially More Influential
Laura Berger, Founder and CEO of Berdeo Group. has spent 2+ decades coaching exceptional leaders into the C-suite and boardroom. Laura always has powerful concepts to share and illustrates them … Read more
Breaking the Cycle of Proving Yourself
Have you ever walked out of a meeting more focused on defending your worth than discovering what you could learn? In today’s high-stakes workplace, it’s easy to fall into the … Read more
Assertive Empathy: The Key to Transformative Leadership
Envision a leadership realm where strength is harmonized with compassion and assertiveness coexists with kindness. This vision is not just an idealistic dream; it’s a transformative reality achievable through the integrated approach of assertive … Read more