You were peers—grabbing coffee before meetings, eye-rolling over policy changes, maybe even venting about management. But now, your coworker is now your boss. And to make things more complicated… now you don’t like them.

Top-performing teams don’t necessarily like each other. They just know how to work together.

Is your summer vacation already feeling stressful before it’s even started? You’re not alone! For many leaders, unplugging from work feels impossible—but it doesn’t have to be.

Behind every failed project or missed opportunity lies a silent room-one where voices were stifled, concerns were swallowed, and potential solutions went unspoken.

Want your team to speak up? Create a culture of psychological safety where every voice is valued. Here’s how to foster open, honest dialogue