Hello! I'm Maria Wade - a world-changer at heart, an agent of transformation, and your trusted partner in leadership development. I've...

There’s a special kind of joy in seeing your ideas take flight. Recently, I had the honor of contributing to a collaborative article...

In the dynamic realm of leadership, where decisions and directives shape organizational futures, the ability to listen—truly listen—is a...

Nine years ago, I stepped onto American soil, a land so vast and different from where I'd come from, carrying a suitcase, a wealth of...

Feedback is a powerful tool for growth, yet it's often approached with hesitation and uncertainty. This month, I'd like to delve into the...

Hello to all my dedicated readers and aspiring leaders, In my previous articles, I've delved into the topics of Humility and Confidence,...

Hello, emerging luminaries and seasoned leaders alike! Today, we're redefining success in leadership by unveiling an essential element...

I read. I’m a reader. My favorites are fiction books. The second place in my reading priorities is for non-fiction books, including...

One of my clients uses the practices in Stephen R. Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” as an additional assignment...

My mission is to help people thrive through complexity and uncertainty. I’ve been thinking about this concept lately. The opposite of...

I recently asked members within my community to share topics that were on their minds. The challenges of work/life integration came up...

* this article has been originally published on HRKatha Many of us have tough conversations almost every single day. They happen at work,...

This week, when I started a three-week training program in Kanban for a new group, I remembered my promise to write about the book that...

Have you ever thought about the way you listen to the people in your lives? I mean, really thought about it? If you observe this, you...

Check out one of the earlier posts in my series about toxic positivity here. I have a mixed relationship with positivity. Of course, I...

I’ve been thinking about a common word we should consider banning from use - in certain contexts, of course. This is the word “when.”...

I see it all over Instagram. The intention is positive, but the outcome has the potential to be problematic. I’m talking about the...

I found a photograph the other day. In this photograph, I am sitting on the porch of our first house here in America. I am removing the...

After my recent post, (Create Your Perfect Day), I received a response that allowed me to reflect even more on this topic. A colleague...

I used to ask my clients where they see themselves in 5-10 years. I stopped asking this question because I now find it irrelevant and...