by Florin Lungu | Sep 14, 2025 | Focus, Leadership Development, Leading for Performance
Let’s start with the lie. If you’re a tech or engineering leader claiming, “I just don’t have enough time,” you’re focusing on the wrong problem. Time isn’t your bottleneck. Focus is. Most of what consumes your week doesn’t deserve your attention. But it still gets it...
by Florin Lungu | Aug 8, 2025 | Focus, Leadership Development, Leading for Performance
What do you drop when everything feels urgent? I once worked with a senior product lead (we’ll call her Anna) who had 14 major items on her plate. All of them tagged as critical. All of them “must-win” by quarter-end. No joke. She was skipping lunch to stay ahead of...
by Florin Lungu | Jul 17, 2025 | Clarity, Communication, Leading for Performance
Have you ever wondered how much unclear communication really costs? Let me show you. According to SHRM, businesses with 100 employees or less lose an average of $420,000 per year due to poor communication. Yes, you read that right – almost half a million every...
by Florin Lungu | Feb 25, 2025 | Bridging Leadership Gaps, Leading for Performance, Team Dynamics & Culture, Trust
It’s Monday morning. The air in the conference room is heavy. The team sits around the table, eyes darting, shoulders tense. The last project didn’t hit its targets. Silence stretches. Then, the excuses begin. “We didn’t get the right data on time.” “Marketing dropped...
by Florin Lungu | Dec 17, 2024 | Coaching & Mentoring, Leading for Performance
Performance management is often perceived as a rigid process: setting goals, checking boxes, and moving on. But the reality is far more dynamic. At its core, performance management is about fostering alignment, driving growth, and unlocking potential—not just for the...
