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False Forwards: Why Your Smartest Strategies Might Be Your Biggest Blind Spots
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

False Forwards: Why Your Smartest Strategies Might Be Your Biggest Blind Spots

In high-stress leadership environments, the smartest strategies—like urgency, clarity, and control—can quietly sabotage trust. At The Center for Conscious Leadership, we call these trauma-informed detours False Forwards: protective moves that look like progress but avoid vulnerability, connection, and repair. If you're a leader navigating high pressure and high stakes, this is your roadmap to shift from performance to connection.

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Introducing the TIL System: 6 Pillars of Conscious Leadership
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Introducing the TIL System: 6 Pillars of Conscious Leadership

In a world of chronic uncertainty, burnout, and low trust, the TIL System (Trauma-Informed Leadership) offers a powerful new leadership model grounded in neuroscience, psychological safety, and systemic change. By building nervous system regulation, trust-based collaboration, and human-centered strategy, the TIL System helps leaders reduce turnover, increase engagement, and drive innovation.

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The Business Case for Sustainable Leadership: Why Fixing Burnout is a Competitive Advantage
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

The Business Case for Sustainable Leadership: Why Fixing Burnout is a Competitive Advantage

Burnout is costing your organization millions through turnover, disengagement, and leadership inefficiency—whether you see it on the balance sheet or not. This article breaks down the business case for sustainable leadership and why fixing burnout at the systemic level drives higher retention, productivity, and long-term profitability. Discover why addressing burnout is a competitive advantage and how organizations are redesigning operations for lasting impact.

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