In today’s fast-paced and often fragmented business world, leaders are under constant pressure to deliver results. Strategies, systems, and technology play a critical role, but one element consistently determines whether organizations truly thrive: human connection. When leaders choose to engage purposefully with others, employees, peers, partners, or communities, they do more than build relationships. They cultivate

In the high-pressure world of Fortune 500 companies, where competition is relentless and innovation is constant, leaders often focus on strategy, technology, and execution as the keys to success. Yet there is another, frequently overlooked, leadership skill that can transform workplace culture and unlock extraordinary performance: the ability to validate others. Validation is more than praise