Physical space matters profoundly at work. Have you heard of “hoteling” at work? It’s a practice where employees don’t have assigned workspaces but instead “check out” a desk for the day. These spaces come equipped with a desk, a monitor, and a place to plug in a laptop. However, employees must pack in, and pack out, everything else they need to work. It reminds me of staying in a hotel. While a hotel room technically provides everything I “need,” I never feel comfortable. I don’t sleep as well, I struggle to focus, and I long to return home. I wonder, “How productive and effective are employees in hoteling setups? Do they want, as I do, to just go home?”

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having clarity. But let’s be real: in today’s fast-moving, high-demand world, leaders are often bogged down by mental clutter. Think of it like an overstuffed closet—full of outdated beliefs, inefficient processes, and workflows that no longer lead to success. It’s time for some serious spring cleaning!

Every leader has blind spots. Even the most seasoned executives—those with decades of experience—sometimes miss the impact they have on their teams, the subtle ways their communication style influences collaboration, or how their decision-making approach shapes company culture. This is where 360 feedback becomes an invaluable tool in executive coaching.

Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any less challenging. Whether it’s a restructuring, leadership transition, or even navigating hyper-growth, change has been the constant challenge. And while each situation is unique, the emotional rollercoaster that teams experience is pretty consistent – excitement, anxiety, resistance, acceptance, confusion, clarity, and sometimes even burnout.

Conflict is inevitable in the workplace. When people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and work styles come together, disagreements are bound to happen. But conflict itself isn’t the problem—it’s how we handle it that determines whether it erodes trust or strengthens relationships.

How CliftonStrengths helped me go from workplace frustration to unstoppable collaboration.