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How Collaborative Leaders Say No (Without Burning Bridges)
A collaborative “no” isn’t rejection.
It’s an invitation

Anjali Leon
Jun 254 min read


When Care Holds Us Back: A look at how well-meaning leadership can quietly limit growth—and how to shift it.
I could feel the shift.
Not just in her words, but in her presence.
She wasn’t letting go of her care—she was elevating it.

Anjali Leon
Jun 133 min read


Stop Doing - Start Empowering: A human edge every new manager must cultivate.
The Biggest Trick for First-Time Managers: Shifting from Doer to Developer of People

Anjali Leon
Jun 64 min read


The Real Reason We Resist Change (and What Leaders Can Do About It)
We’re not wired to fear change—we’re wired to fear what we can’t see. In a world shaped by ambiguity, leaders play a critical role in helping people navigate uncertainty with clarity, courage, and connection.

Anjali Leon
May 283 min read


How Collaborative Leaders Navigate Uncertainty
When I work with leaders lately, I keep hearing the same concern on repeat:
“𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘺.”
“𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨?”

Anjali Leon
May 52 min read


𝟱 R𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 C𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 L𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 B𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 P𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 C𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵
While organizations invest in tools, training, and team coaching, we must not forget the fertile ground those seeds need to take root: the leadership mindset.

Anjali Leon
Apr 292 min read


Woven Wonder: Growing a Forest of Hope and Action
What if Agilists could apply their skills to respond to emergencies and complexity—not just in organizations, but in society?

Anjali Leon
Mar 313 min read


Woven Wonder: The Promise of a Nation
A bold experiment, stitched together by immigrants and indigenous peoples, dreamers and dissenters, idealists and pragmatists.

Anjali Leon
Feb 233 min read


From 20th Century to 21st Century Leadership Mindset: Evolving for the Creative Age
The shift from a 20th-century Fixed mindset to a 21st-century Agile mindset is not optional—it’s essential for thriving in today’s complex,

Anjali Leon
Feb 64 min read


Turning Points and Tipping Points: How One Team Found Their Flow
This is a story about one such moment at a client site, where the introduction of EventStorming became the catalyst for a profound shift in

Anjali Leon
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Knowing When to Say No: Overcoming Wishful Thinking to Enhance Collaboration
Collaboration can unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and foster mutual growth. However, not every invitation to collaborate is ...

Anjali Leon
Jul 3, 20243 min read


Saying No with Grace: Actionable Tips for Collaborative Success
Even for an eager collaborator, there comes a point when you’ve committed to enough wonderful collaborations that saying yes to another...

Anjali Leon
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Becoming Better Collaborators: Lessons from Hanabi
0. Having Fun and Staying Engaged:
Above all, Hanabi is fun and engaging, which makes players want to come back for more. Bringing this sens

Anjali Leon
Jun 19, 20243 min read


What can bee colonies teach us about collaborative leadership?
Bee colonies serve as a fascinating model of collaboration and efficiency

Anjali Leon
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Collaborative Leadership and The Modern Workplace
For organizations aiming to flourish, adopting a collaborative leadership approach is not just beneficial—it's essential.

Anjali Leon
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Learning from the Future
A powerful technique to unearth solutions to complex problems collaboratively is: Learning from the Future.

Anjali Leon
Apr 6, 20242 min read


HeartStorming: Cultivating Creativity, Community and Well-Being
In a world dominated by brainstorming, I propose a different approach: HeartStorming™. It's not just a clever twist of words; it's an...

Anjali Leon
Mar 22, 20242 min read


How Kanban Navigates the Maze of Complexity: A Strategic Approach
This article aims to dispel the myth, that Kanban is not suitable for complex work.
Think again!

Anjali Leon
Mar 21, 20243 min read


How to get people to engage during remote facilitation
Whether it is in person or remote meetings, one of the most difficult things to do is keep people engaged and involved. With virtual...

Anjali Leon
Mar 5, 20243 min read


What the Heart teaches us about Flow: Lessons for Kanban Practitioners
The human heart, a marvel of biological engineering, offers profound lessons on flow and balance. As Professional Kanban practitioners,...

Anjali Leon
Feb 29, 20243 min read