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The Cogntive Curl

The curl may seem like a simple move to strengthen muscles, but there's more to it than just lifting a weight up. It is also how we move the weight back down.

This blog is dedicated towards understanding how to become a dynamic thinker -- so we can better lead our organization, teams and self.

Unlocking the Power of Your Brain with Cognitive Curl Coaching

This methodology builds systematic strength by utilizing mental interdependencies, emotional awareness, regulation and actionable, intention

Jessica Grossman

Apr 28, 20232 min read

The Lost Art of Team Coordination

One of the most overlooked factors in high-performing teams isn’t talent, motivation, or trust. It’s coordination.

Jessica Grossman

6 days ago4 min read

Part 2: How Stress Narrows Thinking—and Why Teams Lose Creativity

Chris Argyris’s Ladder of Inference explains how we move from observing data to taking action. Under normal conditions, this process is slow and reversible—we pause, check in, and ask questions.

Jessica Grossman

Sep 182 min read

Part 3: 6 Practical Strategies for Creative Leadership

Curiosity doesn’t eliminate stress, but it creates a pause—a space to explore, question, and problem-solve rather than react. In high-pressure environments, that pause is strategic survival.

Jessica Grossman

Sep 181 min read

Part 1: What Stress Really Does to Leaders and Teams

Often, what makes stress “stick” isn’t the stimulus itself, but the stories we tell ourselves afterward—the assumptions and judgments we layer onto the experience

Jessica Grossman

Sep 162 min read

All About Feedback

Feedback is hard. It’s uncomfortable. But it’s also necessary. The more we lean into it with curiosity, courage, and compassion, the stronger our teams—and relationships—become.

Jessica Grossman

Aug 16 min read

Is Failing a Failure?

So the next time you think you’ve failed—what did you maybe succeed at instead?

Jessica Grossman

Jul 222 min read

Principles of Change: Influencing Without Authority

Influencing without direct power requires a mindset shift: from control to enablement, from rigidity to adaptability, from personal attachme

Jessica Grossman

Mar 185 min read

Disruptive Leadership: Leading with Boldness and Intention

But disruption, whether seen as good or bad, is often a matter of perspective. More importantly, when we fail to recognize our power to dis

Jessica Grossman

Mar 63 min read

Building Effective Global & Hybrid Teams

Time zones, tech glitches, and culture gaps—hybrid and global teams face unique challenges.

Jessica Grossman

Feb 121 min read

Are Leadership Teams the Real 'Flock' to Success?

eams are inherently dynamic. There’s no step-by-step, linear process or magical formula for success. Just as birds in a flock operate within

Jessica Grossman

Jan 313 min read

Unlocking Wisdom: Key Insights from 30+ Leaders in 2024

Many leaders struggled with addressing performance gaps, hesitating to act due to self-doubt and avoidance of discomfort. At times it felt l

Jessica Grossman

Jan 93 min read

How Small Leadership Actions Carry Big Impact

As a leader, you’ve probably noticed how even the smallest comment or action can significantly affect your team. This phenomenon is called t

Jessica Grossman

Nov 20, 20242 min read

How Perspective-Taking Can Transform Your Leadership"

As leaders, we often fall into the trap of assuming others see the world as we do. This cognitive bias is called Social Projection,

Jessica Grossman

Nov 8, 20242 min read

5 Game-Changing Offsite Strategies Every Leader Needs to Know

Offsite are a critical aspect of developing your team. But rarely are we using this important moment in time as a way to progress our team

Jessica Grossman

Aug 25, 20242 min read

Navigating the Pain of Failure: A Roadmap to Resilience

We've all been told that failure is no longer viewed as bad; it’s data for growth. But why does it still feel so painful?

Jessica Grossman

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Are You Making This Common Leadership Mistake?

Even though we all have expectations, failing to make them visible is unfair and often leads to frustration and potential breakdowns

Jessica Grossman

Aug 1, 20241 min read

SOAR to New Heights with a High Performance Framework

Achieving high performance in our lives involves a strategic approach that leverages our strengths optimizes our efforts, adapts to change.

Jessica Grossman

May 21, 20242 min read

Part 3: Keys to Employee Engagement & Role of Compensation on Motivation

Compensation is undeniably critical. People deserve to be paid fairly for their time, effort, and expertise. It's a basic principle of fairn

Jessica Grossman

May 16, 20242 min read

Part 2: Workplace Motivation & Self-Determination Theory

Self-Determination Theory Despite the talk about the desire for employee engagement, empirical data suggests a stark reality – according...

Jessica Grossman

May 7, 20242 min read

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