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The 4 Leadership Imperatives for 2026

The 4 Leadership Imperatives for 2026

Leadership didn’t fail because leaders lacked intelligence, resilience, or strategy. In 2025, it failed because organizations demanded performance from nervous systems that were already overwhelmed. This article names the Capacity Fallacy behind that failure—and the four leadership paradigm shifts required to lead well in 2026.

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Trauma-Informed Decision Making: Why the Best Leaders Don't Just Decide Fast—They Decide Well
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Trauma-Informed Decision Making: Why the Best Leaders Don't Just Decide Fast—They Decide Well

Discover how trauma-informed decision-making transforms leadership. Instead of rushing decisions for speed and profit, learn how safety, belonging, and agency can shape more resilient, inclusive, and effective outcomes. This powerful guide explores real-world examples and actionable strategies to help leaders build trust and culture through every choice they make.

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Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Matters: A New Standard for Leadership
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Matters: A New Standard for Leadership

Trauma-informed leadership is more than a trend—it’s a transformation. As the world grapples with burnout, crisis fatigue, and systemic inequity, leaders must evolve. Trauma-informed leadership equips executives, managers, and changemakers with the tools to lead with awareness, regulation, and care. In this article, we break down what trauma-informed leadership really means, why it's a must-have in today’s workplace, and how it creates safer, more effective, and human-centered organizations.

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Inside A Leadership Team's Burnout Recovery: How One Team Beat Burnout and Created a Culture of Sustainability, Resilience, and Impact
Sharon Podobnik Peterson Sharon Podobnik Peterson

Inside A Leadership Team's Burnout Recovery: How One Team Beat Burnout and Created a Culture of Sustainability, Resilience, and Impact

Discover how one hospital leadership team overcame burnout and rebuilt a culture of sustainability, resilience, and impact. This in-depth case study reveals how addressing systemic burnout—not just individual resilience—transformed staff retention, patient outcomes, and leadership performance. Learn actionable strategies for burnout recovery and sustainable leadership that drive long-term success.

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