Behavior Practice

Behavior Practice is a space dedicated to turning leadership ideas into real-world action. Dr. Esther Bubb takes a common workplace or leadership scenario and demonstrates what behavior looks like in practice, breaking down everyday interactions through the lens of behavior science, compassionate leadership, and practical decision-making.

From navigating difficult conversations and managing resistance to change to building accountability, strengthening teams, and improving communication, each feature walks through relatable situations that leaders, educators, clinicians, and professionals encounter every day. Rather than focusing on theory alone, Behavior Practice provides simple strategies, practical scripts, behavioral insights, and actionable steps that can be applied immediately.

Every edition follows a straightforward approach: identify the situation, understand the behavior behind it, explore why it happens, and practice a more effective response. The goal is to help readers bridge the gap between knowing what good leadership looks like and consistently demonstrating it through everyday actions.

As part of the Behaviorally Speaking Leadership Lab—a weekly leadership lab where change-makers learn, test, and apply behavior-based strategies for real-world impact—Behavior Practice transforms behavioral principles into practical leadership habits that build trust, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.

See the behavior. Practice the skill. Lead with intention.