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Office gossip: How much of your personal life should you really share at work?
Gossip exists because humans need social information. Evolutionary psychologists describe gossip as a bonding mechanism, a norm setting tool, and a way for people to understand “who is safe” in a group. In the workplace, the instinct stays the same but dynamics are more complicated. When people do not understand what is happening around them, they fill the gaps with stories. The conditions that fuel gossip inside teams Research from MIT Sloan and Gallup points to the same pat

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Would you let AI write feedback for your team?
By now, you’re probably sick of reading about AI. I am too. Most of the content about AI is either written by AI or written by someone trying to convince you it’s the second coming of electricity. Revolutionary as it is, I want to explore a slightly different angle and something far more personal: the moral choices leaders face when deciding where AI belongs in their day-to-day #work. AI is great at certain things. Summarizing a meeting transcript so you can focus on listenin

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Sparking Leadership # 14: Is remote leadership harder?
Amazon, Dell, JPMorgan Chase are only a few notable names with a strict RTO mandate in 2025. Companies around the globe are calling their...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Great leaders don’t just manage people; they manage their emotions. How well do you regulate yours?
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage one’s emotions effectively - modulating their intensity, duration, and expression in a way...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Buzzwords Are Buzzkills: How Corporate Jargon is Hurting Your Team
💼 "Let's put a pin in this for now, maybe circle back later when we're ready to get our ducks in a row and really grab the low hanging...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 17, 20242 min read


How to spot a great leader in 30 seconds
Leadership capabilities can be learned and developed but, some people are naturals. Or, to be more precise, they possess innate strengths...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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