Plum Leadership Group

Plum Leadership Group Plum Leadership Group specializes in leadership development and executive coaching, providing customized solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients.

As a boutique firm, we offer tailored experiences that foster personal & professional growth.

09/03/2026

Some of the most useful coaching work starts with a deceptively simple question: What actually matters to you?

Not what you think you should want. Not what looks impressive from the outside. What do you value most at this stage of your life and career?

Those answers become a filter for the roles you pursue, the organizations you join, and the opportunities you say yes to.

At Plum, this is often where some of the most important coaching work begins.

09/02/2026

In session 9 of Manager Essentials we discussed Managing Up, Managing Multi-Generational teams and Managing Peers.

When you find yourself leading someone who used to be your peer and / or friend things change, the relationship can feel weird and pretending nothing has changed often makes things worse.

To help the group navigate these conversations we role played what to say, when to say it and where.

Looking for leadership guidance and practical tools to use right away? Come join our next cohort starting soon!

08/31/2026

Saying “I want you to challenge me” is easy.

The harder part is making sure your reaction doesn’t teach people to stop.

Every time someone disagrees with you, questions an assumption or gives you difficult feedback, they are learning something about whether speaking up is actually safe on your team.

Your response determines whether they do it again.

08/28/2026

✅ Manager Check-In

How many of these leadership essentials can you confidently check off?

Great managers aren’t born, they’re developed through intentional habits, continuous learning, and a willingness to grow.

Whether you’re leading your first team or looking to strengthen your leadership skills, investing in your growth creates a lasting impact on the people around you.

➡️ The next Manager Essentials cohort opens soon.

Sign up to receive more information about our upcoming 10-week leadership program for new and experienced managers.

🔗 Learn more through https://plumleadershipgroup.com/manager-essentials/

Stepping into a management role is a big transition.The skills that helped you succeed as an individual contributor don’...
08/27/2026

Stepping into a management role is a big transition.

The skills that helped you succeed as an individual contributor don’t always prepare you to lead a team.

Great managers learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, coach effectively, and navigate the challenges that come with leading others.
That’s why leadership development matters.

Manager Essentials provides practical tools and strategies to help managers build confidence, strengthen their leadership skills, and support their teams more effectively.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Learn more about Manager Essentials.

08/26/2026

Culture rarely changes because of one big moment. It changes through what leaders consistently reinforce, address, and refuse to let slide.

That is how standards become part of how a team works.

More from Amber Read on the latest episode of Grown to Lead.

Link in bio to listen.

08/25/2026

Conflict on a team is often a signal before it is a problem.

It can point to unclear roles, competing priorities, missed expectations, different working styles, or conversations that have been avoided for too long. When managers only focus on getting people to “get along,” they can miss what the conflict is actually telling them about how the team is operating.

That is why conflict skills matter. The goal is not to eliminate disagreement. It is to help managers recognize what is underneath it, address the right issue, and keep tension from turning into dysfunction.

Conflict is one of the topics we cover in Manager Essentials, with our next cohort beginning September 16. For organizations that want to go deeper with a broader team, we also offer a half day workshop focused specifically on understanding and navigating conflict at work.

If either would be useful for your team, send us a message.

08/24/2026

What changes when leadership is no longer about proving what you can do, but about what you can build around you?

Our latest Grown to Lead episode features Amber Read, COO and General Manager of Piedmont Driving Club, whose approach to leadership is equal parts high standards, empathy, and continual growth.

A strong listen for anyone thinking about the kind of leader they want to become.

Link in bio to listen.

08/21/2026

No one cares!

And honestly, that might be one of the most freeing reminders we can give ourselves.

We spend so much time wondering how we’re being perceived. Did I say the right thing? Post the right thing? Come across the right way?

Meanwhile, most people are far too busy thinking about themselves to analyze us nearly as much as we imagine.

The less energy we spend performing, the more room there is for real connection. And when it comes to relationships, leadership, and building a network, deeper will almost always matter more than bigger.

Be yourself. Say the thing. Stop taking it all quite so seriously.

A great reminder from Carrie Eyler on Grown to Lead.

Great managers aren’t expected to have all the answers, but they are expected to keep learning.Many leadership challenge...
08/20/2026

Great managers aren’t expected to have all the answers, but they are expected to keep learning.

Many leadership challenges don’t come from a lack of effort. They come from stepping into a management role without the tools and training needed to effectively lead others.

Avoiding difficult conversations. Solving problems instead of coaching. Failing to set clear expectations.

These common manager mistakes can impact team trust, performance, and engagement over time.

Strong leadership is built through awareness, practice, and the willingness to grow.

Learn the skills that help managers lead with confidence and intention through Manager Essentials.

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