Inertia is a concept that’s crucial both in physics and in our lives. Often, we think of inertia as something that holds us back. But what if we could harness it to move forward?Understanding InertiaInertia is the resistance to change in motion. In our lives, it’s the force that keeps us doing what we’re doing,

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Questions are powerful in all sorts of conversations, including those as a leader. I’ve often been asked for the perfect or even best question for a specific situation. It is a valid request, but the wrong question. There is rarely one perfect question that will always work.Let’s start here…Have you ever been in a conversation with

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Talent attraction has been an important topic and source of concern for wise senior leaders for many years. After all, the organizations with the most talented people have a big competitive advantage. But the focus on talent attraction for any organization only grows when one of two things happens. They lose talent (like many have

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This article starts with an assumption. Good news – your experience will confirm that the assumption is correct. Here it is: We are often most effective when we learn with and from others. And at work, learning from others is often most relevant and practical. If you agree with this assumption, read on. Because I’m

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Frontline leaders face plenty of challenges. Often it is their first (or only) experience as a leader. And as the face of the organization to the frontline of the organization, their role is critical. Let’s outline seven things frontline leaders can do to make their work less challenging and more successful.Share the Big Picture MoreMany

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When you bring together a group of people or create a team, there can be challenges and concerns (I wrote about some of them here.). But those problems and concerns shouldn’t dissuade us from creating peer groups. Recognizing the power of the peer group can create magic. Here are six specific powers that a peer

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Habits are a wonderful thing, until they aren’t. Unless we build the habit of intention, we will operate on instinct and autopilot, which isn’t always best. Making intentional choices and operating based on intention is a powerful way to get better results. We usually think of intention as an individual choice. However, organizational intention is

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Embarking on a new project or initiative is often a road less traveled, filled with uncertainty and hesitation. Through my experiences and observations, I’ve identified seven key reasons why we often hold back from taking that first step. Understanding these barriers is crucial in overcoming them.The Challenge of StartingIt all starts with an idea. However,

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