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The Question We All Dread There’s a question that pops up in almost every interview, performance review, and development conversation: “Where do you see yourself in three to five years?” At first glance, this question seems harmless and even thoughtful. Like most managers, I’ve asked this question to many employees over the years. But when we pause to think about it, we realize that the question is loaded in ways we rarely acknowledge. What do I mean by this? First, the quest

There’s a specific kind of silence that happens in the middle of a meeting. Someone asks a question, everyone looks at you, and your thoughts suddenly vanish. You know what you believe. You have experience to draw from, but the words just won’t come. Understanding the Freeze For a long time, I thought this made me a weaker leader. I assumed that real leaders always have instant answers. They never pause, never hesitate, and they never let a moment of quiet stretch in front of

In April 2022, I took on a new professional role that came with new responsibilities and a larger mandate. This new role is the sixth position I have held in 11 years with my current employer. You might think that by now, I would be a master of change. However, I admit that I am not immune to the Dunning-Kruger effect, even as a seasoned role shifter. Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect For those who may not know, the Dunning-Kruger effect occurs when a person lacks knowl