Category: Executive Coaching
Why Smart Leaders Are Often Less Happy Than They Appear
April 20, 2026 • Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
There are hidden costs of intelligence in leadership. With this blog post, I want to begin to unpack some thoughts about those costs. I’ve…
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The Courage We Misunderstood
April 18, 2026 • Business Culture, Courage, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
For a long time, leadership courage was defined the wrong way. We admired decisiveness without reflection. Strength without restraint. Authority without consideration. The loud…
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The Honesty of Having Hard Conversations
April 4, 2026 • Business Culture, Conflict Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
Every organization has conversations that need to happen. Far fewer leaders actually have them. Conflict avoidance is one of the most common leadership failures,…
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The Courage to Hire Strengths You Do Not Possess
April 1, 2026 • Business Culture, Business Growth, Executive Coaching, Leadership
Many leaders unconsciously hire people who think like they do. This is the most comfortable way to hire. Communication is easier, and decisions can…
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Why Conflict Management is Vital. And So is Conflict!
March 18, 2026 • Conflict Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
Conflict is rarely what disqualifies a leader early in their career. In fact, it’s often the opposite. Most leaders rise because they are decisive,…
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How Poor Conflict Management Turns CEOs into Organizational Bottlenecks
March 7, 2026 • Conflict Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
Most CEOs don’t intend to become bottlenecks. It happens slowly and it evolves almost invisibly. When conflict is poorly managed, decisions begin to stall….
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Why Conflict Management Is Often the Last Skill Leaders Develop—and the First One They Need
March 5, 2026 • Conflict Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
Conflict management is rarely what elevates a leader early in their career. Most leaders advance because they execute well, think clearly, build teams, and…
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The Leadership Gap No One Talks About
February 28, 2026 • Burn Out, Conflict Management, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marcus Brecheen
Most CEOs will tell you they are open to feedback. And technically, they’re telling the truth. According to research highlighted in Harvard Business Review,…
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