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Karen Lee Lynskey
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Cohesive and Bold Teams

Let's be honest. You feel it in every team meeting.

The pause before someone dares to speak up.
The polite nods that mask real disagreement.
Your team has talent. But something underneath isn’t clicking — and it’s costing time, ideas, and results.


The problem isn't the people or the outcome.  It's the relationships that make and break the decisions.  


I help leaders strengthen both their one-to-one dynamics and their collective conversations — using Clarity Dialogue and Six Sacred Principles. 


The Six Sacred Principles
Influenced by Roger Schwarz's Mutual Learning Model and Crucial Conversation 

  • Address power differences directly
  • Offer relevant perspectives fearlessly
  • Get curious about different perspectives
  • Tackle relationship challenges head-on
  • Safely discuss the "undiscussables"
  • Own decisions for unified actions
     

What Leaders Gain

  • Meetings move faster, with sharper decisions
  • Colleagues contribute boldly instead of holding back
  • Strained relationships become strong again
  • Everyone leaves on the same page — so actions after meeting stay aligned
  • Small decisions move forward with momentum
     

Client Story

Before: Meetings felt ineffective. Some perspectives weren't being heard, and decisions weren't happening in real-time.

The Work: Coached the team to apply the Six Sacred Principles during their actual meetings - working on real strategy and decisions, not in separate training sessions.

What Changed: Because everyone participates in the dialogue, they understand why decisions are made - even when they don't fully agree. This creates genuine commitment to implementation. The principles became part of how they operate.

Result: 3+ years later, the team continues to evolve using the principles. I now work with several of those individual leaders and their teams.


Perfect For

  • Leadership teams facing complex strategic decisions in uncertain environment
  • Organizations navigating redesigns, role transitions, or new mandates
  • Teams with strong talent struggling to access collective intelligence
  • Leaders tired of ineffective meetings despite capable individuals

Let's Talk About Your Team Today!

Schedule a free consultation today.  et's explore where your team gets stuck—and whether Clarity Dialogue and Sacred Principles are the key to building the cohesion and boldness in your team.   

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Six Sacred Principles for Bold And Cohesive Teams

Address Power Differences Directly

Get Curious About Different Perspectives

Get Curious About Different Perspectives

PREMISE

  Every voice matters during dialogue — titles and roles don’t determine who can contribute. Authority guides decisions, not whether input gets heard. 


VALUE

 Breaks the cycle of silence or deference. Leaders stop holding back out of hierarchy and instead bring their full perspective into the room .

Get Curious About Different Perspectives

Get Curious About Different Perspectives

Get Curious About Different Perspectives

 PREMISE

 Leaders move faster when they put all interests and perspectives on the table early — before decisions are made. 



VALUE

Creates a climate of psychological safety and innovation — where listening fuels bold ideas.  

Offer Relevant Perspectives Fearlessly

Get Curious About Different Perspectives

Offer Relevant Perspectives Fearlessly

  PREMISE

  Leaders move faster when they put all interests and perspectives on the table early — before decisions are made. 



VALUE

 Encourages full disclosure so challenges are addressed with more complete information and  opportunities aren’t missed before decision made.

Tackle Relationship Challenges Head-On

Tackle Relationship Challenges Head-On

Offer Relevant Perspectives Fearlessly

PREMISE

 Tension between two leaders ripples across the whole team. Facing conflict directly creates space for the group to stay unified. 



VALUE 

 Builds a climate of honesty, courage, and respect — where differences strengthen collaboration instead of stalling decisions 

Safely Discuss "Undiscussables"

Tackle Relationship Challenges Head-On

Own Decisions for Unified Actions

  PREMISE

Avoiding sensitive or “off-limits” issues keeps teams stuck. Naming them openly allows real progress 




VALUE

Elevates team to a higher performance by clearing hidden barriers and tackling what once felt impossible 

Own Decisions for Unified Actions

Tackle Relationship Challenges Head-On

Own Decisions for Unified Actions

  PREMISE

 Unity comes when leaders share accountability for decisions — moving from dialogue into aligned action. 


VALUE

 Aligns choices across the value chain, reducing downstream issues and creating lasting success.  


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