Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) We all ask questions every day, so many that we seldom stop to think about how to ask them more effectively. And if we do decide to work on our question-asking skills, we often focus on the words

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You’ve probably never asked yourself this question before: How are leaders like alarm clocks? But once you hear the answer, I think it will stick with you.Over the years, I’ve done a number of what I call “mash-up” episodes—where I connect seemingly unrelated things to leadership. It’s a fun and creative challenge that also helps

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Who do you admire?It’s a simple question, but one that has incredible power—if we take the time to truly reflect on it.When I ask you that question, I’m not talking about hero worship or the kind of admiration that’s rooted in jealousy or insecurity. I’m not asking you to put someone on a pedestal or

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) You may remember the quick and informal way people refer to the three core skills we learn in school as the “three R’s” of reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic. I propose that there are three foundational leadership habits that

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The world is filled with vague thinking. We say things like “I hope this works out” or “I wish things were different.” Even in conversation, we often use filler phrases like “you know” or “like” that dilute our clarity. This lack of precision isn’t just a habit—it’s a hindrance.Being specific, on the other hand, sharpens

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) The Pandemic taught (those willing to learn) that flexibility in work is possible and desired. And while the news and some senior leadership teams tell us that more of the work needs to take place in the office,

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There are three little words that can truly change your life.Let. It. Go.Now, before your mind jumps to a certain animated movie soundtrack, let me assure you—this isn’t about ice castles or fairy tales. It’s about leadership. It’s about growth. It’s about becoming the best version of yourself.The Power of Letting GoWhen we think about

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) The ball rolls down the hill and gains speed – that’s momentum driven by gravity. You see it in sports and a hundred other places – including on teams – and like that ball rolling down the hill

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I was recently catching up with a high school classmate—someone I’ve known a long time, and someone who now runs a successful landscaping business. He told me about how customers often come to him asking for trees, only to be disappointed when the trees they see are small. “I wish I had planted bigger ones,”

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