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Feb 8, 2026 34 min

A Framework for Transformative Leadership | Maria Laws

from MAGICommons Hosted by Dr. Jiani Wu

Strengths-based leadership transforms how high-performing teams innovate. In this conversation, award-winning educator and VP of Learning Development Maria Lawsley shares the "close looking" framework—a practice borrowed from art-making that shifts leadership from gap-finding to strength-spotting. Discover how to build psychological safety, overcome imposter syndrome, and sustain leadership through startup intensity. Maria reveals why traditional leadership creates stress for high performers and struggling team members alike—and what to do instead. Perfect for tech leaders, startup founders, L&D professionals, and anyone leading diverse teams through rapid change. 🔗 Read the full article: http://magicommons.org/neuroarts/strengths-first-leadership-maria-laws Explore MicroActivations: https://app.magicademy.club/ #StrengthsBasedLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #InnovationLeadership #TransformationalLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #ImposterSyndrome #StartupLeadership #TeamBuilding #LeadershipPractices

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