Dorothy Kudla is a coach, author, workshop leader, and keynote speaker with two decades of experience supporting leaders through practical, clarity‑driven development. As founder of Full Circle Connections, she shares her work through writing, media, speaking, and teaching. This page gathers her published articles, interviews, talks and conversations, her press kit, and the resource pack for her book Six Functions, One Vision.
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Micromanagement Isn’t A Bad Word
What if micromanagement is good?
The word has a terrible reputation, and most leaders will do anything to avoid being accused of it. But when someone is brand new to the role, or an experienced person is picking up a task for the first time, a prescriptive step-by-step approach is exactly what is required. I refer to this as […]
How To Find What Actually Drives Your People
You cannot motivate anyone on your team. You can only ignite what is already there.
That one idea changed my entire approach to leadership. When someone who used to bring great energy starts going through the motions, the instinct is to find a way to motivate them. But motivation is not something a leader hands over, and trying to […]
AI Usage Is Not AI Value
Token usage is not a measure of how well your organization is using AI.
Leaders are looking at consumption numbers, counting the agents being built, and reading the internal buzz as a sign of progress. What that activity mostly reflects right now is noise. In many organizations people are using AI for the sake of using AI, and very […]
Why Your Motivation Tactics Aren’t Working
Many managers spend a lot of energy trying to motivate people with what motivates them personally.
When someone doesn’t respond, it’s easy to feel frustrated or judge their commitment. But before drawing that conclusion, ask yourself: am I assuming what drives me also drives them?
Start by observing. When does this person seem to have an abundance of energy? What […]
My Advice To Every Brand New Leader
Before you ask, “What do I need to do first as a new leader?” ask, “How are my intentions landing with others?”
It’s easy to get busy when you step into leadership. But understanding yourself deserves some of that early attention. How do other people experience you? Are your intentions having the impact you intended? What might you be […]
Simplifying Leadership (Part 8): Enable Performance
Effective leadership involves recognizing when a team member needs direct guidance and when they need to be coached toward their own solutions. In this eighth and final segment of our series, leadership consultant, author, and speaker Dorothy Kudla explains the function Enable Performance and how intentional action helps individuals reach their full potential.
In this clip, Dorothy discusses:
- Providing […]
Press Kit
For media, podcast, conference, and event inquiries, Dorothy’s press kit includes her biography, keynote topics, media appearances, and approved photographs.
Dorothy’s work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Medium, podcasts, and leadership forums. She is available for keynotes, interviews, panel discussions, workshops, and media commentary on modern leadership, team performance, and AI adoption.
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