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Acquiescence: How Not to Turn into a Pressure Cooker
Acquiescence turns professionals into pressure cookers — silent, resentful, and on the brink. Learn how stepping back, asking bigger questions, and finding your voice transforms impossible workplace dilemmas into strategic decisions.

Stephen Matini
Jul 275 min read


Influence: Why Bold Ideas Go Nowhere Without Allies
Even the best ideas fail without allies. Discover why relationships, not logic alone, move bold projects forward, and how to build the support you need.

Stephen Matini
Jul 134 min read


Strategic Focus: Why We Can’t Think Big When We’re Drowning in the Small
Leaders say they want strategy, then design cultures that reward busyness. This piece shows how to make time for strategy, reduce the “perpetual emergency,” and create conditions where ideas surface and get used. For managers, executives, and teams who need breakthroughs, not more grind.

Stephen Matini
Jul 65 min read


Readiness: Why Rushing Change Deepens Resistance
Change doesn't fail because people resist it, resistance deepens when change is rushed. This article explores why timing, alignment, and systemic honesty matter more than big promises or fast rollouts

Stephen Matini
Feb 272 min read
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