The Secret to Changing Minds at Work? Listen Smarter

Trying to get buy-in at work but hitting a wall? You’re not alone. From boardrooms in Tokyo to hybrid teams across APAC, influencing others can feel like a battle of logic, but the real key is how you listen. Based on new research, practical tools, and cross-cultural leadership insights, this article explores how curiosity, storytelling, and civility can help leaders change minds without creating friction. Especially relevant for leaders navigating the unspoken rules of workplace harmony in Japan, this piece offers actionable tips you can apply tomorrow.

Engagement, LeadershipKarin WellbrockApril 1, 2025Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Team leadership, Corporate culture

Case Closed: Leading a Team Through Difficult Dynamics

At the heart of leadership lies the journey of self-discovery, as illustrated by a subject-matter-expert's transformative experience from being entangled in competitive emotions to a powerful rediscovery of her leadership identity. This blog delves into the intersection of expertise and emotion, offering the "Identity Model" as a compass for navigating through the complexities of professional rivalry and team leadership.

Teams, Systemic Team Coach, LeadershipKarin WellbrockOctober 4, 2023Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Decision making, Team leadership

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