Welcome to Truer Words
Truer words aren't just about speaking truth, they're about unlocking something deeper. They're the difference between...
We’ve all heard the phrase: Truer words were never spoken. It’s what we say when something cuts through the noise and resonates - when it articulates a truth so clearly, we feel it.
But truer words aren’t just about speaking truth. They’re about unlocking something deeper.
In organizations, truer words - honest, aligned, and actionable - are the key to building engaged, adaptable teams. They’re the difference between a culture that’s just words on a wall and one that actually shapes decisions. They’re what make change possible...not just on paper, but in the way people experience work every day.
That’s what this space is about.
I’m Nicole, and Truer Words is where I explore the real forces behind culture, leadership, and change - why organizations struggle to make values meaningful, what actually helps people navigate uncertainty, and how to design workplaces where trust isn’t just a buzzword but a foundation.
This won’t be a standard newsletter about workplace trends or leadership platitudes. Sometimes I’ll break down decision-making frameworks. Other times, I’ll pull lessons from psychology, neuroscience, or even Sim City (because, yes, city-building has more in common with organizational design than you might think). And every now and then, I might go on a tangent about why certain corporate jargon makes me want to scream into the void.
But at its core, Truer Words is about this:
If we want workplaces where people thrive, we need to build cultures where truth isn’t just spoken - it’s lived.
If we want organizations that can navigate change, we need leadership that doesn’t hide behind vague, polished messaging but builds trust through clarity and action.
And if we want better work, we need truer words...the kind that align what we say with what we do.
So, welcome! Read along, challenge ideas, join the conversation. Let’s dig into what it really takes to build resilient organizations that don’t just talk about change - they thrive because of it.
This is Truer Words.