Shift Happens
Shift Happens is your weekly dose of grounded leadership, emotional intelligence, and real-world workplace wisdom. Each issue gives you practical insights to help you navigate pressure, build healthier teams, and lead with clarity — without burning yourself out in the process. This is where small mindset shifts turn into big changes at work and in life. Because leadership starts with the way you choose to show up every day.
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
Micromanagement kills creativity.People can’t innovate while being watched, corrected, or overridden at every step.
Ownership builds competence.When you give people real responsibility and trust, they naturally grow their skill, confidence, and initiative.
Good leaders guide; great leaders get o...
Jan 26, 2026
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
Stress isn’t just a personal issue — it’s a structural one.Workload, unclear roles, constant urgency, and lack of support create invisible pressure that individuals can’t “self-care” away.
Regulated leaders create regulated environments.A calm presence, predictable behavior, and clear communicat...
by Anastasia Jorquera-Boschman —
Jan 19, 2026
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
Accountability is clarity, not punishment.When expectations are clear, accountability feels fair — not like a trap.
Shame shuts people down; responsibility opens people up.Leaders who focus on “what needs to improve” rather than “what’s wrong with you” create real change.
Teams reflect what lead...
Jan 12, 2026
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
Avoidance is the most expensive communication strategy.Delayed conversations quietly drain morale, productivity, and trust — far more than a direct talk ever will.
Regulated conversations create regulated outcomes.When you steady your nervous system first, you lower the emotional temperature for...
Jan 05, 2026
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
People perform at their best when they’re not bracing for impact.Safety isn’t soft — it’s strategic. When people feel safe to speak up, teams move faster and make fewer mistakes.
You can’t innovate in a fear-based culture.Creativity needs room for trial and error. Leaders who welcome ideas (and ...
Dec 22, 2025
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
Boundaries aren’t barriers — they’re clarity.Teams thrive when everyone knows what’s okay, what’s not, and how to communicate needs without guilt.
Saying “no” protects your “yes.”When you stop overextending, your best work becomes available again. Overcommitment is the silent killer of team prod...
Dec 15, 2025
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
 Clarity is kindness. Many workplace conflicts come from assumptions, not malice. Clear communication eliminates unnecessary stress.
Consistency is the glue of trust. People don’t need perfection from you — they need predictability. Consistent follow-through builds credibility.
 Honesty ...
Dec 08, 2025
3 Big Ideas from Me Use these ideas to take action this week. Pick one and try it — small shifts create big change.
Your behavior sets the tone before your words ever do.We lead ourselves through how we show up: our nervous system, our boundaries, and our emotional presence. Others read it instantly.
Self-awareness is a performance tool, not a luxury.When you understand your triggers, your patterns, and yo...
Dec 01, 2025
