by Liane Davey | Apr 19, 2026 | LetterNews
We just spent a couple of days with a leadership team, and I came away so worried about the state of things. The people around the room are brilliant, experienced, and fully committed to being the leaders their organization needs—the raw materials are great. But their...
by Liane Davey | Apr 5, 2026 | LetterNews
I gave a keynote on fostering accountability to a group of global leaders in Seattle last week. Someone asked a question that got me a little spicy. “Why aren’t people paying attention in meetings?” Fair question. These leaders are frustrated that when they assemble...
by Liane Davey | Mar 22, 2026 | LetterNews
I was at an industry conference in Arizona this week, soaking up some great ideas (and some sun). This conference is the one time a year I’m a participant rather than the one speaking. And whether I’m on the stage or in the seats, here’s what I’m noticing—so many...
by Liane Davey | Mar 8, 2026 | LetterNews
There’s something we all do at work that we almost never talk about, and research is starting to show just how quietly expensive it is. Fake It Till You Break It Ever feel the need to plaster on a grin in response to a request that feels inappropriate,...
by Liane Davey | Feb 22, 2026 | LetterNews
I love the “What? So What? Now What?” framework⁕. It’s a simple, punchy way to drive from issue to action. I used this approach while facilitating a strategy session recently. As we worked through the agenda, I captured the takeaways in a three-column table with the...
by Liane Davey | Feb 8, 2026 | LetterNews
Hi! It’s been a while. I hit pause on the newsletter to reflect and be more deliberate about how I could best be of service. I didn’t come up with any great answers, but here’s one attempt at a new, snappier format. Let me know what you think. Going Under...
