Trebuchet Group

05/28/2026

Unlike most assessments that describe what you do, the Enneagram maps why you do it — the motivational patterns and core assumptions that shape how you lead under pressure, build trust, and navigate conflict. For leaders who are already capable and committed, that kind of self-knowledge tends to be the thing that actually moves the needle.

We've recently integrated the iEQ9 Enneagram assessment into our executive coaching and team work, led by accredited practitioner Gurudev Khalsa.

One leadership team described the experience this way: "We came away with a much deeper understanding of each other, and how our motivations influence our behaviors and team dynamics." If you're curious whether this work might be right for you or your team, we'd welcome a conversation — reach out to Gurudev directly.

You can read more about our decision to add the Enneagram to our suite of tools here:

The truth is that most leaders aren’t limited by lack of effort or ability — it’s something they can’t see that affects behavior and makes it hard to change.

04/16/2026

The best way to improve your results is to know and leverage what you have to work with. If you worked with us in the past, you probably completed a DISC and Motivators, Conflict or even Team Health assessment.

How helpful would it be to step through your assessment results with a Trebuchet Group guide to see how your strengths are showing up and where you could further leverage your growth?

Respond in the comments below or send us a DM to get more info on how to sign up for your complimentary session.

04/14/2026

Sandra Kapell knows HR - just not the version most business owners live with. She’s quickly found a big opportunity: most small businesses don’t have HR departments, but they still have all the same HR challenges.

The catch? Sandy has also realized that knowing HR isn’t the same as knowing how owners think about HR. Or how they talk about it. Or what they’re actually willing to pay for it.

Sandy is really trying to take a function most owners resist and help identify the value for small business leaders. Because people need support no matter the size of the organization.

Listen to this episode of the 21 Hats Podcast, where Chris Hutchinson helps facilitate the group to support Sandy in her explorations.

In our latest 21 Hats Brainstorm, our panel of entrepreneurs tries to help a startup founder figure out how to sell HR services to skeptical business owners.

04/09/2026

How familiar is the trap of the the "Royal We"?

This month, the Leadership Sage responds to the challenge of how to decipher if a "we need" may really be an individual need disguised as something else. How do leaders figure out which one it is - without making it weird?

Read the full post on the blog here:

When someone keeps framing their ideas as "we need this" — and it isn't quite landing with the rest of the group — it's worth finding out what's underneath before deciding what to do with it.

03/31/2026

May 11 - 17 is International Coaching Federation International Coaching Week!

Each year, thousands of people from all over the world get to experience coaching for the first time, and foster connections and collaboration in the spirit of learning.

Diana Hutchinson and Katie Huey, ACC will be facilitating a free, virtual workshop, "Clean Questions for Coaches" on May 14th at 11 am MT. In this interactive session, you will see the difference Clean Questions can make in keeping the focus on your client and helping them make breakthroughs in awareness — allowing mind shifts that are the gold in coaching.

You can sign up for the workshop here:

In this interactive session, you will see the difference Clean Questions can make in keeping the focus on your client and helping them make breakthroughs in awareness — allowing mind shifts that are the gold in coaching.

03/26/2026

How familiar is this scenario?
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Someone asks a question, and even if it's a fair one, it lands wrong. The person who raised the idea starts explaining more, someone else jumps in, and a few people just check out.
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At that point, the conversation isn't really about the idea anymore. It's about what’s underneath.
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One question often makes the difference:
​“What’s important about that to you?”

Read the full newest blog post about the impact this question can have below:

What to do when meetings get tense.

03/11/2026

What happens when you apply engineering discipline to the messy reality of leading people?

Chris and Graham Stephen, CEO of bizval, got together to explore why technical expertise alone doesn't create great teams, how one leader can transform an entire organization overnight, and why most attempts at systems improvement fail before they start.

You can listen to the full episode of the bizval podcast here!

https://bizvalglobal.com/podcast/69-engineering-leadership-that-works-with-chris-hutchinson/

03/10/2026

It takes a lot for a company to make a positive impact on the world. Countless actions. Constant effort. Real changes. And rigorous measurement. We are honored to be in the company of those who choose to commit to this type of work.

And while the work is complex, our commitment to continuous improvement is straightforward. One simple symbol says it all: the B.

As a Certified B Corp™, we’re excited to join forces with the 10,000 companies around the world who are united by the B to share our story during hashtag .

11/18/2025

In this season of gratitude, we want you to know you matter. We are grateful for you.

This video is over fifteen years old. While some of the cultural references have aged, this premise seems more needed than ever.
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It's worth watching all 16 minutes.

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11/03/2025

Have you ever committed your team to a higher standard, worked to achieve it, and been transformed as a result?

In 2018, we committed to becoming a certified B Corporation through B Lab U.S. & Canada because we believed we could better align our values with the work we do. And we're proud to share we've re-certified again as we commit to the higher standards they've set as an organization, nudging us to be the best we can.

What kind of standards might you commit to that would positively stretch the impact you and your team could be making?

New standards. New tools. Same mission: make business a force for good. Our streamlined platform, B Impact, makes it simpler to see what’s expected under B L...