Belinda Block

Your Strategy Is Only as Good as the Managers Executing It

Your Strategy Is Only as Good as the Managers Executing It

Everyone talks about strategy. Vision. Transformation. The big picture. The bold plan that’s going to move the organization forward. And yet, the data keep pointing to the same truth: it’s not the general who determines the outcome. It’s the captains. What the Research Actually Shows A fascinating piece analyzing Civil War data alongside modern retail […]

A Priceless Gift for Giving Tuesday

Active listening skills in workplace leadership in New York City

A Priceless Gift for Giving Tuesday On this Giving Tuesday, in addition to your monetary donations, how about giving a priceless gift to your team? Be present. Presence costs nothing, and it seems simple…simple but hard. It’s hard because of competing work demands including emails, calls, or prep for your next meeting. Your team needs […]

Management Muse Podcast

Management Muse Podcast cover art with Belinda Block

I’m thrilled to share my first podcast appearance on the Management Muse Podcast! Cindi Baldi and I spoke about embedding well-being into high-performing work. Specifically, I shared how nervous system regulation and small behavioral shifts can help managers lead with more presence and less pressure. Episode Highlights: Why wellness starts with what you can control […]

Fall Back — and Reflect

Leadership reflection and personal growth

As we “fall back” this weekend and gain an extra hour, consider using it for something truly valuable: reflection. The best leaders use reflection to strengthen learning agility — the ability to learn from experience and apply those insights to new situations. Reflection isn’t just about looking back; it’s about preparing to move forward. In […]