Burnout doesn’t come from working hard. It comes from carrying emotional weight no one acknowledges. Is your environment one that encourages difficult conversations?

If everyone in the room agrees with your innovation immediately, you should be worried. It likely means you aren't pushing far enough. Great innovation doesn't start with consensus—it starts with friction. Watch the full episode: buff.ly/MBxGQt9

Loss aversion is the idea that something will cause more pain to lose something than the positive aspects of acquiring it.  When it comes to UX, it is more effective to show a user what they will lose [from an experience] than what they might gain.

Being “low drama” isn’t the same as being healthy or productive. Silence has a cost - in life and in business.

A smooth project is not the same as a successful one. Sometimes friction is a sign you’re actually making progress.

Clarity builds trust. Vague language erodes it. On #NationalThesaurusDay, we’re spotlighting the power of precise words. Because clear communication is how teams align, reduce resistance, and turn insight into action.

What sets 21st-century leaders apart? New research outlines six traits every 21st-century leader needs, and why CEOs must take a hands-on role in developing them. Explore the playbook for building next-generation leadership at scale. mckinsey.com/capabilities/s…

Sylver Consulting helps teams move forward when things get messy… misalignment, resistance, uncertainty, stakeholder tension. That’s the real work of innovation.

Why does asking better questions matter more than having fast answers? Join Brianna Sylver on The Sparking Entrepreneur Show to find out! 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: buff.ly/uf74r7M #Leadership #Innovation

How a 2,500-year-old story explains why UX findings get ignored uxdesign.cc/how-a-2-500-ye…

Brianna Sylver was interviewed by The Daily Northwestern on how small businesses are using AI responsibly, balancing efficiency with critical human insight. Read the full article: dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/14/cit… #AI #Innovation #SmallBusiness #Leadership #FutureOfWork

We believe in clarity over comfort. So, if you need a team of blind order-takers… Try another firm.

Organizations are navigating disruption at a scale we’ve never seen and emotional intelligence becomes a competitive advantage. Our work equips leaders to guide the emotional energy of their teams so they can stay steady in motion, not overwhelmed by it. mrii.org/podcast/from-t…

We don’t confuse activity with progress. Our work helps teams make fewer, better, more productive decisions.

By now, the easy wins are gone. What’s left requires alignment.

If your team is “aligned” but no one’s challenging anything… That’s not alignment. That’s compliance.

Brianna Sylver joins WIRe for a live Fireside Chat on Feb 12 to discuss tips. Spots are limited! Register here: buff.ly/6X5sc8W #Leadership #Innovation

At Sylver Consulting, we don’t just market methods and sell solutions. We start with the problem you’ve been avoiding and help you understand WHY it exists. No Band-Aids. Just lasting clarity and re-alignment.

Whiteboard sessions that do the heavy lifting. Jason and Paul are mapping the full insurance customer journey (from plan search to year-end decisions) based on 30 IDIs. Let’s start off 2026 right with more clarity. Not more data.

Thank you to the Global Innovation Institute for a great conversation with Brianna Sylver last week. If you lead teams through change, catch the replay: buff.ly/OA8ZBDJ #Innovation