Why Employees Stop Trusting Leadership: The Real Cost
Discover why employees stop trusting leadership and the patterns that destroy confidence. Evidence-based insights for executives and HR leaders.
Entries by Don Markland
Corporate Coaching Existed Before ICF: The Real History
Corporate coaching existed before ICF formed in 1995. Discover the untold history, what worked then, and why results matter more than credentials.
Why Coaching Programs Get Ignored by Leaders
Most coaching programs fail within months. CHROs, boards, and executives ignore them for measurable reasons. Here’s what the data shows.
The AI Coaching Experiment That Backfired (2026 Update)
A mid-market firm’s AI coaching pilot failed spectacularly. Here’s what went wrong, the signals leaders missed, and how to avoid the same trap.
Why Psychological Safety Drives Performance in 2026
Discover why psychological safety drives performance through evidence-based insights, real audits, and contrarian analysis from 600+ leadership engagements.
Executives Rarely Ask About ICF Credentials
Executives focus on business results, not coaching credentials. Learn what buyers really prioritize when hiring coaches and why outcomes trump certifications.
What Separates Great Executive Coaches From the Rest
What separates great executive coaches? Hard evidence from coaching engagements reveals patterns most organizations miss when hiring.
The Frightening Part of AI Coaching Explained
The frightening part of AI coaching isn’t what most people think. We examine what actually goes wrong and what business leaders must watch for.
Why Leadership Programs Fail: Evidence From 500+ Audits
Most leadership programs collapse within 6 months. Analysis of 500+ corporate initiatives reveals the structural flaws causing failure.
Why Executive Coaching Often Fails: What Leaders Miss
Executive coaching fails when organizations ignore coach-client fit, skip diagnostics, and measure nothing. Learn what drives failure and success.
Who Should Invest in Coaching? 7 Business Signals
Who should invest in coaching? Mid-market companies facing execution gaps, turnover, or slow decisions see 3-5x ROI when coaching ties to KPIs.
ICF Does Not Improve Coaching Outcomes (2026 Data)
Research shows ICF certification doesn’t guarantee better coaching results. Learn what actually drives outcomes and ROI in corporate coaching.
