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Welcome to the Slingshot25 resource hub! You've found your go-to destination for expert perspectives on leadership, change, culture, communication, and everything in between.Quick Reads
Our team brings decades of real-world experience to the table, and this is where we share what we’ve learned (and what we’re still learning). From navigating complex organizational change to building inclusive, high-performing teams, our articles are packed with practical wisdom and thought-provoking ideas to help leaders at every level thrive.
Whether you’re looking for a quick tip or a deep dive, there’s something here to fuel your next step forward.
The First Question in Coaching
The not-so-simple question to kick off coaching.
Four Coaching Surprises
If you’re thinking about coaching, be aware of these surprises you might experience.
Change = Loss
Are you approaching change from a place of command and control or from a place of empathy and support?
Coaching Demystified
The truth about what coaching is and what it is NOT.
A Workplace Dilemma
The urgent need for resources and training in change management.
Empathy at the Core
Empathy is at the core of successful change management.
How Leadership Became My Thing
Imagine this. Fresh out of college with a degree in Psychology, I joined Corporate America. Not just any company, a really BIG company. When I entered into the corporate space, it's no surprise that I've always had an interest in understanding how people are thinking....
Performance Issues?
Every team has issues. The symptoms of unhealthy teams include frustration, confusion, and rework. Fighting the symptoms can take a lot of energy, negatively impacting performance and morale. If your team or organization is ready to take a step back and isolate the...
Your Two Cents
According to a study by Marshall Goldsmith, your 2 cents may add about 10% value to another person's idea, but it will erode their commitment to their idea by about 85%. Let that sink in for a minute. As a leader, demonstrating restraint and not always offering up...
I’m a Leader and I’m Exhausted!
Ask ChatGPT why leaders are exhausted and it will spit out a list of 11 reasons in less than 10 seconds. The list includes: -High expectations and pressure -Constant Change -Complex problem-solving -Leadership style and culture -Responsibilities and accountability...
Employee Survey Results Are IN
You just got your employee survey results. You received a lot of really good feedback, and maybe some that caught you by surprise. So, now what? Slingshot25 helps organizations develop in areas that might surface in an employee survey, such as: -Addressing conflict...
Low Team Performance and Morale
Some shocking new research has shown that unhealthy team environments do not just negatively impact performance and morale. It revealed that employees experiencing an unhealthy team environment are 35-55% more likely to be diagnosed with a major physical disease. This...
Why “The Change Course” works
When change management is applied, employees, leaders, and clients notice (in a big way).
Who is Jackie Pelland?
One thing about Jackie Pelland, she really knows her stuff.
The One Thing
The one thing we wish leaders knew about leading change.
