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Sara Saddington's Articles
Activating Relationships with Shared Vulnerability
For leaders who want to inspire and activate their teams: show your human side. Vulnerability can be our super power — sharing doubts takes a tremendous amount of courage and character and is part of what makes life so rich and interesting.
Building a Culture of Accountability
We can all help move the needle to create a culture of accountability on our teams by consistently acting in accordance with our values.
It’s Not You, It’s Me—Reframing Challenging Colleagues and Customers
Faced with challenging colleagues and customers? It’s helpful to look inward. When we figure out why we’re challenged, it’s easier to control our reactions.
Unpacking the Pressures of Productivity
Reflecting on the pressures of productivity helps us avoid its consequences. This practical advice will keep you on track and avoid burn out.
Must-Haves and Deal-Breakers: A Simple Exercise for Personal Clarity
Big decisions are tough. What do I want for my career? Where, and how, do I want to live? This simple exercise will help you find personal clarity and make your next big decision considerably less daunting.
The Right Routines for Thriving in Change
Finding inspiration to be consistently creative can feel a bit daunting in our VUCA world. Writer Sara Saddington suggests manageable routines for thriving, even when the muse seems to be playing hard to get.
Flexibly Rigid: Why Leaders Need to Balance Agility With Structure
Is it more important for a leader to be flexible and agile or structured and resolute? Maybe the answer is both. Here’s what it takes to embody flexibly rigid leadership.
Embracing Uncertainty: Finding My Voice Without Faking Confidence
Embracing uncertainty can be a scary proposition. Sara Saddington shares how she’s finding her voice without faking confidence.
New Year, Same You: Why You Should Celebrate Who You Are Today
It’s that time of year. Resolutions are on our mind. What if instead of “new year, new you,” you celebrated “new year, same you” instead?
Graceful Failure: How To Turn A Mistake Into An Asset
We all make mistakes professionally. When we turn a mistake into an asset and embrace graceful failure, we make the most of the opportunity we’re given.
Loyal Leadership: How to Inspire Frontline Employees
Company loyalty seems to be something that is hard to come by these days. How do leaders inspire loyalty in frontline employees while still meeting goals?
Finishing Strong: Bring in Fresh Eyes Early and Often
When working on a project the key to success is collaboration. We all have blind spots. So it’s vital to bring in fresh eyes — early and often.