I like to ask leaders to share the most powerful piece of feedback they have ever received. My own answer to that question goes back 20+ years and reframed the entire way I view leadership.

Winning the NBA Championship after a 53 year drought was so rewarding for the NY Knicks and all Knicks fans. As a lifelong fan and someone who spends his days helping corporate teams to be at their best, the lessons from this season are so powerful and so relatable to any group trying to achieve something spectacular.

The majority of executives polled are supportive of using AI Notetakers for executive coaching. This marks a major shift in the way AI tools are being seen and trusted for highly sensitive conversations.

Uncertainty and ambiguity are the new normal for business. CEOs must learn to operate with confidence and courage in our new normal. The Gretzky dilemma refers to the inability to skate to where the puck is going when no one knows the right direction.

An interview with Groove Management’s Brian Formato on CEO coaching and what it takes to turn a good CEO into a great CEO.

While being a doer is great and having an execution mindset is critical to leadership success, a leader’s real leverage is created when they stop doing and start delegating.

As a leader would you pass the “Jenga Test”? Could you be extracted without causing harm to the team?

The definition of an effective leader is evolving.  In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional model of leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The days of the "hero leader" — the individual who single-handedly drives success, makes all the decisions, and carries the weight of the team on their shoulders — are numbered. Instead, organizations are recognizing the power of collaborative, coach-like leadership that empowers teams to thrive independently. This shift isn’t just a trend; it’s a necessity for building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams.

In this episode of the R.O.G. Return on Generosity Podcast, Groove Management’s Brian Formato joins Shannon Cassidy to discuss leadership, generosity, surfing and finding your groove.

In leadership, thirst and hunger are much more than physical sensations—they're powerful drivers that can push leaders to new heights. When we approach these feelings positively, thirst and hunger become the fuel that ignites passion, persistence, and growth in leadership. Here’s why these feelings are essential and how embracing them can make a difference.

Becoming a learning organization isn’t some end goal — it’s like claiming to be “an enlightened person.” It’s about continuous growth and reflection. The real key is committing to the process and always evolving.

With that in mind, here are seven foundational principles of learning organizations that I believe are worth remembering—and applying:

Groove Management’s Brian Formato recently appeared on The Leadership Experience Podcast with Paul Findlay.

Brian shares his people-focused perspectives on business growth through leadership that focuses on strengths.

Brian discusses the importance of identifying and dissecting success and using it as a model to grow and scale up.

Are you the boss? What exactly does that mean? Does the title boss encourage you to act bossy? Is that a good thing. Would it help to shift that mental model from boss to coach?

AccruePartners hosts Groove Management’s Brian Formato on their podcast to discuss leadership and relationship building

Celebrating 10 years at the helm of Groove Management. My journey to living my dream of running Groove Management as my full time job.

Achieving unicorn status is a rare feat for companies. At Groove Management we have had the privilege of working with several unicorns. In this post we outline a few commonalities that we have found.

Striking the right balance between praise and punishment with employees is a challenge for most leaders. The term to sharpen your carrots is Groove Management’s way of helping leaders to remember to strike the right balance.

There is a balance that must be achieved in an organization or else too much structure can turn organizational swim lanes into silos.

What is your mental capacity to reach with your leadership style. We are all clear on our physical limitations, but what is our ability to stretch our style when it comes to leading ourselves and others?

12 Human Resources terms that can improve your business results. Let your company’s vocabulary drive your culture and your business intentions.