The Human Factor

Your monthly dose of leadership insights that actually make work better. I share frameworks I use with Fortune 500 clients, practical strategies for building trust, and culture-building approaches that don't exhaust you. Plus, you'll get access to 45+ actionable cheatsheets. Join 1250+ leaders who are rethinking what leadership can be.

Articles

Nov 26, 2025

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6 min read

The Cost of Keeping the Peace

When harmony hurts more than it helps

Michelle Awuku-Tatum

Oct 30, 2025

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6 min read

The Deep End of Leadership: Why We Know What to Do - Yet Still Freeze

What looks like hesitation is often unprocessed fear in the body.

Michelle Awuku-Tatum

Sep 30, 2025

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6 min read

Being Professional Doesn’t Mean Ignoring What You Feel

SCARF Helps You Lead Through Triggers, Not Around Them

Michelle Awuku-Tatum

Jul 31, 2025

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6 min read

The Weekly Leadership Check-In That Builds Trust and Catches Problems Early

Simple leadership practices that drive big shifts in trust, clarity, and team performance.

Michelle Awuku-Tatum

Jun 26, 2025

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5 min read

The Real Cost of Workplace Tension

How to Protect, Reset, and Restore Your Team's Focus

Michelle Awuku-Tatum

May 28, 2025

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5 min read

The Most Overlooked Way to Build Trust on Your Team

Want to build 11x more trust with your team? Start with their development.

Michelle Awuku-Tatum

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