When we think about leadership and all the role demands of us, we often end up rushing, hurrying, and hustling. But will that give us the best results? What if we focused instead on calm leadership? What if we chose to lead in a more intentional, measured, reflective, and calm way? I propose we would be

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Chris has a change to implement with her team. It was important and she wanted it to be successful. Before diving into it, she spent some time thinking about the workplace changes she had most readily accepted in her career. Based on that reflection, she decided there were five things she could do as a

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This simple yet profound question that has the potential to drastically improve how you communicate and interact with others. This question is not just a tool for better communication, but a stepping stone towards becoming a more empathetic and effective leader.The Power of WAITThe question I propose you ask yourself is: “Why am I talking?”

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Hope is often dismissed as impractical in the world of strategies and outcomes, yet its power cannot be overstated when combined with the right elements. Today, I want to explore the profound impact hope can have on our leadership and personal growth.The Power of HopeIt’s a common saying that “hope isn’t a good strategy,” and

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We’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart and crucial for success: creating consistency. Consistency: The Unsung Hero of SuccessHave you ever heard the phrase, “80% of success is just showing up”? That’s exactly what we’re doing today. Even though we faced a scheduling hiccup, we’re here to keep our streak going. Why? Because

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Trust is valuable. We want others to trust us, and we want to be trusted. With institutional trust hovering at an all-time low, it is perhaps needed in those around us more than ever. As leaders, the need to build trust is dire. We can never lead at our best in a low trust environment.

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Listening is something we do every day. We know it is important, yet we take it for granted. That’s why I was pleased that it emerged in our Remarkable Leadership Skills Bracket as one of the two most important leadership skills (from an initial field of 16 skills!).  Here’s why so many voted for listening (in

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I have long said that as we become better leaders, we become better humans – and vice versa. Empathy is one example of that truth. Empathy is a valuable and important human skill and leadership skill. If you think of the best leaders you have experienced, you have likely experienced leadership empathy from them. So,

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Making change happen has always been an important role for leaders, now more than ever. Much has been studied and written about managing change, and to a slightly lesser extent, leading change. And even given all that study and advice, most leaders and organizations aren’t very good at making change happen. Maybe it is because

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Did you know that there’s importance in being foolish? Now, I don’t mean foolish in the sense of lacking good sense, but rather in being a bit absurd or ridiculous. You see, sometimes stepping outside the conventional can be the gateway to something truly remarkable. Think about the world’s greatest inventions – weren’t they all once

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