https://www.sapientleadership.com/content daily 0.75 2023-10-02 https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/the-buddha-on-clearings-and-feedback monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/ee39cbad-2c3c-41a9-95e1-6a43b6becdf2/lahiru-supunchandra-xE0b_dSVf7A-unsplash.jpeg Content - The Buddha on Clearings and Feedback - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/mastering-the-art-of-feedback monthly 0.5 2023-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4cfd8850-95af-4f94-941e-290e00aa2a15/mihai-surdu-8H9ph_Jp3hA-unsplash.jpeg Content - Mastering the Art of Feedback - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/the-taoist-parable-of-the-farmer monthly 0.5 2023-08-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4aee14ed-da53-469a-854f-e0ca5c95abdd/istockphoto-1280079600-612x612.jpeg Content - The Taoist Parable of the Farmer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/beginners-mind monthly 0.5 2023-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4e2365cb-9363-4893-b9a7-909cd78d3fdb/thomas-griesbeck-9WWQWYmHBCk-unsplash.jpeg Content - Beginner’s Mind - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/embracing-healthy-conflict-for-a-thriving-organization monthly 0.5 2023-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/2f87ac75-bf07-441e-ba35-ec281b8a75b7/caleb-woods-VZILDYoqn_U-unsplash.jpeg Content - Embracing Healthy Conflict for a Thriving Organization - Conflict Avoidance Conflict avoidance within an organization manifests as major issues no one is willing to confront head-on. Everyone knows there's a problem, but they fear the consequences of addressing it, so they just turn a blind eye. The discomfort and anxiety caused by unaddressed conflicts only worsen over time, and eventually they become the proverbial "elephants in the room." Unresolved conflicts can create a toxic culture within the team, organization, or any relationship. When people are not talking about the most important issues, it's akin to having a knot in your muscles, disrupting the entire system's functioning. It's not just about the specific conflicts; it's about the overall efficacy and flow of the system. And let's face it, we all know this to some extent. We recognize that we might be conflict avoidant, but we struggle to find the willpower to tackle it, usually because of fear or a lack of faith in the resolution process. So what does this mean for teams and organizations? Well, it means people are leaking their attention and energy, wasting their capacity on unaddressed conflicts that distract them from fully engaging in their work. This not only affects productivity but also takes a toll on individuals' well-being, leading to lower engagement and higher turnover rates. It's a situation we definitely want to avoid, but it's quite common in organizations, especially as they grow larger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/c37e933e-13a3-430f-8cf1-53a93f70966f/aaron-blanco-tejedor-yH18lOSaZVQ-unsplash.jpeg Content - Embracing Healthy Conflict for a Thriving Organization - Shifting to Healthy Conflict Shifting from conflict avoidance to a healthy culture of addressing conflict starts from the top. The four-part change model I learned at McKinsey comes into play here: role modeling, fostering understanding and conviction, developing talent and skills, and reinforcing with formal mechanisms. These four aspects play a crucial role in successful culture change, though it's no easy feat, especially in large organizations. Fostering understanding and conviction is the first step. People need to grasp the nature and dynamics of conflict avoidance to recognize when it's happening and understand why it's problematic. Providing examples and stories of how others have addressed conflicts constructively can be a powerful catalyst for change. Next comes developing talent and skills, teaching people how to handle conflict more effectively. Nonviolent communication is a valuable technique that allows individuals to create a shared reality through empathy, minimize defensiveness, and communicate openly and honestly. Role modeling is essential. Change has to start from the top, with the most senior person taking the lead and encouraging the executive team to adopt constructive conflict resolution practices. Only then can this culture trickle down and have a lasting impact. Reinforcing with formal mechanisms cements the commitment to change. Incorporating conflict resolution practices into performance evaluations, compensation systems, and meeting protocols demonstrates that the organization values and encourages openness and collaboration. Now, let me share a story from one of my clients, the VP of product at a mid-size tech company. They were facing challenges in their relationship with the CEO, feeling dominated and unable to express themselves. Through nonviolent communication training and role modeling during our sessions, the VP mustered the courage to have a powerful conversation with the CEO, addressing their concerns openly. Surprisingly, the CEO appreciated the transparency and their relationship grew stronger, leading to improved collaboration. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/reactivity-part-ii-working-with-reactivity-in-the-moment-with-focusing monthly 0.5 2022-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/082f9ed9-78c2-4cfd-8eae-6efcb46b9396/focusing-image.jpeg Content - REACTIVITY PART II: WORKING WITH REACTIVITY IN THE MOMENT WITH FOCUSING - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/bf686746-e4e6-49ba-9d51-b25aac4e193a/Focusing_Thought.jpeg Content - REACTIVITY PART II: WORKING WITH REACTIVITY IN THE MOMENT WITH FOCUSING - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/reactivity-part-i-cultivating-equanimity-with-mindfulness monthly 0.5 2022-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/665dfa4b-fdb3-4129-811c-31fcb4c44a6d/anger.jpeg Content - REACTIVITY PART I: CULTIVATING EQUANIMITY WITH MINDFULNESS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/08497f67-93a6-43d0-a272-9d711febb119/https___hypebeast.com_image_2016_03_meet-the-nbas-best-kept-secret-meditation-coach-george-mumford-1.jpg Content - REACTIVITY PART I: CULTIVATING EQUANIMITY WITH MINDFULNESS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/e12124a9-efae-427b-b5eb-d6c404280649/braingym.jpeg Content - REACTIVITY PART I: CULTIVATING EQUANIMITY WITH MINDFULNESS - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/content/creating-a-conscious-feedback-culture monthly 0.5 2022-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/5b2779f9-1cc4-431a-8cac-7c475de7044c/feedback-e1437458076370.jpeg Content - CREATING A CONSCIOUS FEEDBACK CULTURE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/eeea7275-9aa9-46b0-beba-6c43009375c0/feedback.jpeg Content - CREATING A CONSCIOUS FEEDBACK CULTURE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/b123863b-2a89-4c2a-b042-f1ab52060a8d/trust-feedback-cycle.png Content - CREATING A CONSCIOUS FEEDBACK CULTURE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/home-old daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/73384e4b-efd1-4dfa-83db-5cb742e0ed5a/Kan_Portraits-3.jpeg Home (2023-08) - ABOUT KAN Kan helps purpose-driven leaders and organizations realize their visions through cultivating wisdom and effectiveness. He coaches leaders in organizations at various stages of development—from startup founders to C-suite executives at multi-billion dollar companies. He has implemented leadership development programs at several organizations that enabled them to strengthen their culture during periods of massive growth. Kan formerly worked at McKinsey & Company where he consulted Fortune 500 clients across numerous industries with a focus on strategy, organizational health, and leadership development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/8ea8c3d7-d3e2-4c43-9da2-437eea82a694/152-1522751_double-inverted-comma-png-clipart-png-download-open-removebg-preview.png Home (2023-08) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4b45361e-a8a6-4215-a48d-a573d0e797b1/harvard.jpeg Home (2023-08) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/db765d7e-5137-4cad-890a-2e68b8f04598/Screen+Shot+2023-02-26+at+3.29.12+PM.png Home (2023-08) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/about daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/d761a893-620a-4da6-aabf-b83dfe747dae/Kan+Headshot.JPG https://www.sapientleadership.com/coaching daily 0.75 2023-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/63c3e8ef-80a7-4636-8a45-5c5bc1d498ff/1.png Coaching - INITIAL CONSULTATION We start with a free consultation to explain the coaching process, try some coaching, and see whether we have a good fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/65d84e5e-bc46-4a2f-97b5-7bed38e6d774/1+%281%29.png Coaching - DISCOVERY SESSION We start our work with a Discovery Session in which we design our relationship and set the foundation for our coaching together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/c9a28450-0d1b-43a1-96fc-057d3c602afa/1+%282%29.png Coaching - ON-GOING COACHING Most clients then shift to one hour coaching sessions every two weeks in which we uncover insights that we translate into assigments between sessions https://www.sapientleadership.com/workshops daily 0.75 2023-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/df8dc3f1-573f-4fa5-b53b-0529480ff1b5/casey-horner-4rDCa5hBlCs-unsplash.jpg Workshops - Sapient Leaders Program a multi-month leadership program that transforms the mindsets and behaviors of participants to enable greater vision, communication, and productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/69397488-1e29-49c8-902f-814d622107c9/fabian-quintero-UWQP2mh5YJI-unsplash.jpg Workshops - Top Team Effectiveness Enables top teams to realize breakthroughs in their team dynamics accelerating their effectiveness in working together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/63077646-a1ed-4a73-98a3-db240c4a884f/gabriel-jimenez-jin4W1HqgL4-unsplash.jpg Workshops - Mindfulness at Work Introduces mindfulness and how it can be applied at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/679fd8b4-d719-42e6-b3f3-130dc618dd8d/nikola-majksner-hXNGeAFOgT4-unsplash.jpg Workshops - Creating a Mindful Feedback Culture Empowers colleagues to have powerful feedback conversations that generate growth for individuals, teams, and the entire organization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/85ca56aa-f2ce-4afd-917c-3539733c9533/jason-ortego-buF62ewDLcQ-unsplash.jpg Workshops - Empathic Communication Teaches teams communication tools that foster greater empathy to build trust, reduce friction, and accelerate collaboration https://www.sapientleadership.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2023-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/8ea8c3d7-d3e2-4c43-9da2-437eea82a694/152-1522751_double-inverted-comma-png-clipart-png-download-open-removebg-preview.png Testimonials - 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Sapient Leaders Program a multi-month leadership program that transforms the mindsets and behaviors of participants to enable greater vision, communication, and productivity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/69397488-1e29-49c8-902f-814d622107c9/fabian-quintero-UWQP2mh5YJI-unsplash.jpg Consulting - Top Team Effectiveness Enables top teams to realize breakthroughs in their team dynamics accelerating their effectiveness in working together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/63077646-a1ed-4a73-98a3-db240c4a884f/gabriel-jimenez-jin4W1HqgL4-unsplash.jpg Consulting - Mindfulness at Work Introduces mindfulness and how it can be applied at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/679fd8b4-d719-42e6-b3f3-130dc618dd8d/nikola-majksner-hXNGeAFOgT4-unsplash.jpg Consulting - Creating a Mindful Feedback Culture Empowers colleagues to have powerful feedback conversations that generate growth for individuals, teams, and the entire organization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/85ca56aa-f2ce-4afd-917c-3539733c9533/jason-ortego-buF62ewDLcQ-unsplash.jpg Consulting - 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ABOUT KAN Kan helps purpose-driven leaders and organizations realize their visions through cultivating wisdom and effectiveness. He coaches leaders in organizations at various stages of development—from startup founders to C-suite executives at multi-billion dollar companies. He has implemented leadership development programs at several organizations that enabled them to strengthen their culture during periods of massive growth. Kan formerly worked at McKinsey & Company where he consulted Fortune 500 clients across numerous industries with a focus on strategy, organizational health, and leadership development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/3a6b07c4-4222-4b42-817f-6c70fe2db725/Evolution_High_Res_400_x_400_Transparent.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/8ea8c3d7-d3e2-4c43-9da2-437eea82a694/152-1522751_double-inverted-comma-png-clipart-png-download-open-removebg-preview.png Home (202506) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4b45361e-a8a6-4215-a48d-a573d0e797b1/harvard.jpeg Home (202506) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/db765d7e-5137-4cad-890a-2e68b8f04598/Screen+Shot+2023-02-26+at+3.29.12+PM.png Home (202506) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sapientleadership.com/sapientdojo daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/df8dc3f1-573f-4fa5-b53b-0529480ff1b5/casey-horner-4rDCa5hBlCs-unsplash.jpg Sapient Dojo - Sapient Dojo is a powerful experiential learning environment where founders and executives explore personal and professional growth through radically authentic dialogue, feedback, and reflection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/69397488-1e29-49c8-902f-814d622107c9/fabian-quintero-UWQP2mh5YJI-unsplash.jpg Sapient Dojo - Benefits Increase self-awareness Be in touch with emotions and skillfully expressing them Give and receive constructive feedback in a way that strengthens relationships Raise and resolve difficult interpersonal issues Build more open, trusting relationships https://www.sapientleadership.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/73384e4b-efd1-4dfa-83db-5cb742e0ed5a/Kan_Portraits-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4b45361e-a8a6-4215-a48d-a573d0e797b1/harvard.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/db765d7e-5137-4cad-890a-2e68b8f04598/Screen+Shot+2023-02-26+at+3.29.12+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4ccf6a58-aab1-4695-af3f-c7904564c6e0/Coaching.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/9f600a1a-4b10-40ec-86f0-c6c521637a5d/Circle_of_Support_Illustration.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/50657729-3479-4266-8c10-5faec783dc9f/Parents_Reimagined_Illustration.jpg https://www.sapientleadership.com/home-ai-1 daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/73384e4b-efd1-4dfa-83db-5cb742e0ed5a/Kan_Portraits-3.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/4b45361e-a8a6-4215-a48d-a573d0e797b1/harvard.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/db765d7e-5137-4cad-890a-2e68b8f04598/Screen+Shot+2023-02-26+at+3.29.12+PM.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/3a6b07c4-4222-4b42-817f-6c70fe2db725/Evolution_High_Res_400_x_400_Transparent.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62351a134457eb765031b200/8ea8c3d7-d3e2-4c43-9da2-437eea82a694/152-1522751_double-inverted-comma-png-clipart-png-download-open-removebg-preview.png About Kan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.