by Florin Lungu | Jul 14, 2025 | Clarity, Communication, Trust
Imagine this: Your company decides it’s finally time to bring employees back into the office after months of remote work. The leadership team’s first instinct is quick and easy: “Let’s just send an official email from HR.” But the Head of HR objects...
by Florin Lungu | Jun 26, 2025 | Employee Engagement, Trust
You can’t put it in a contract. You can’t track it in a spreadsheet. And you certainly can’t force it. But you know it when you see it. It’s the person who speaks up with a solution after the meeting has ended. The one who jumps in to help a teammate without being...
by Florin Lungu | May 27, 2025 | Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership Development, Trust
A while ago, I worked with a leader. He didn’t understand why his team seemed… disengaged. He had given them autonomy. He’d challenged them to hit clear targets. He was transparent, efficient, and focused on results. But despite delivering solid outcomes, the energy...
by Florin Lungu | May 25, 2025 | Bridging Leadership Gaps, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Trust
He didn’t want praise. He wanted to know it mattered. That’s what stuck with me after a conversation with a frustrated project lead. He’d led a cross-functional team through a brutal sprint. Late nights. High stakes. Solid delivery. The recognition? A generic “thanks...
by Florin Lungu | May 5, 2025 | Bridging Leadership Gaps, Leadership, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
Imagine this. You walk into the meeting with a solid plan. Clear structure. Aligned with strategy. You present it. The team nods politely. A few ask clarifying questions. No objections. But then… nothing. No next steps. No energy. The conversation fizzles out. What...
by Florin Lungu | May 4, 2025 | Leadership, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
Imagine this vividly: You sit at your desk, stunned by the resignation email from your top performer — the brilliant team member you’ve always counted on. This wasn’t just anyone; this was your “go-to” person, someone you’d invested in...