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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 26, 20255 min read


Communication: Why Conversations Shape Who We Become
Breakfast with Stephen is about the space an authentic conversation creates. When people are truly seen and heard, growth, learning, and becoming unfold. This piece shows how presence and dialogue shape identity, trust, and the possibility of change.

Stephen Matini
Jun 28, 20254 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 27, 20252 min read


Space: How Presence Builds Trust
Real leadership begins with presence. This article explores how creating space builds trust, encourages innovation, and opens the door to authentic dialogue.

Stephen Matini
Feb 13, 20254 min read
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