The paradox that the conditions that leaders operate in often require new skills, behaviors, and knowledge to succeed, yet adapting to new behaviors often triggers fear, leading people to resist the very changes they need to make in order to succeed.

Adaptive Leadership is a framework that emphasizes the importance of leaders being flexible, responsive, and willing to learn in order to navigate complex challenges and drive change.

Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and neurotransmitter produced by your adrenal glands. It's a key player in your body's "fight-or-flight" response, a rapid reaction to perceived danger or stress.

Adversity refers to difficult or challenging situations, hardships, misfortunes, or setbacks that people encounter throughout their lives.

Advising involves offering informed recommendations tailored to a specific situation, goal, or challenge

The term "agreement" refers to a mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties. It implies a shared decision and acceptance of terms, conditions, or a course of action.

All-or-nothing thinking, also known as dichotomous thinking or polarity thinking, is a common cognitive distortion that involves seeing things in extremes, with only two absolute and opposing categories. It's like viewing the world through a black-and-white lens, with no room for shades of gray or in-between possibilities.

The belief that we must always be right. For those struggling with this distortion, the idea that we could be wrong is absolutely unacceptable, and we will fight to the metaphorical death to prove that we are right.

Ambiguity refers to a situation or piece of information that can be interpreted in multiple ways. It leaves room for doubt or uncertainty, as the true intent is unclear.

The amygdala is a fascinating and crucial part of your brain, aptly named for its almond-shaped appearance. Nestled deep within the temporal lobes of your brain, the amygdala forms part of the limbic system, a network of structures responsible for emotions, memory, and motivation.