It happened yesterday and it happens nearly every time I am training a group of leaders. Many will say they want to learn how to motivate their team members. I certainly understand the goal and purpose for the desire, but I think it is shortsighted and perhaps sub-optimal. I suggest a different approach – one

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Leadership is not just about guiding others; it’s a continuous journey of self-discovery and improvement. Today we’re exploring the concept of “Being the Leader You Want to Have,” a mantra that has significantly shaped my approach to leadership. Firstly, reflecting on past experiences with various leaders is essential. Every leader, good or bad, teaches us something.

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As leaders, we’re often caught up in strategies, plans, and metrics. But what if I told you that one of the most influential tools at your disposal isn’t a tool at all, but a belief? Yes, I’m talking about the belief you hold in your team. You might be familiar with the term “Pygmalion Effect,” which

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It seems that machine learning and “robots” of some sort have been around for a long time. About a year ago, the term “AI” seemed to change for many people with the introduction of one new thing: ChatGPT. Fast forward roughly one year and during OpenAI’s recent DevDay, they reported 100 million weekly users. Seemingly

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Let’s talk about beginning your leadership journey. It’s not about a specific place or time; it’s about a mindset. Before we step onto the path of leadership, we must anchor in the ‘why’. Why do we lead? For me, it’s about reaching valuable outcomes and making an impact through others. It’s a triad of elements:

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Productivity is a perpetual topic of conversation and concern for leaders at all levels. Leaders want people to achieve what they were hired for in an effective manner. As more people began working remotely (whether by mandate or choice), productivity became one of the biggest concerns of all. Concerns about long-distance productivity have been one

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Humans are amazing – and one of the reasons is our ability to learn. In truth, we are learning machines! Yet many/most fail to capitalize on this innate ability and use it to our advantage (or do it often enough). Overcoming this tendency is often framed as being a lifelong learner. In my experience, most

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Where do people on your team go when they need an answer in a hurry? This simple question is the biggest barrier to team collaboration. It doesn’t matter if your team is co-located, fully remote, or hybrid. Work slows if people can’t get access to critical information. We often ask learners, “What’s the biggest reason for

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It is hard to argue with the idea that readers are better leaders. Therefore, there are hundreds of lists of “must read” leadership books. While there is nothing wrong with these lists, they are redundant and assume everyone has the same starting point. Today, I’m sharing a different list. Rather than telling you what you

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I have had the unique opportunity to officiate a wedding—actually, two weddings, both for my nieces who are both named Allie. While this might seem unrelated to leadership, believe me, it isn’t. Here are some leadership lessons I picked up from the experience:Preparation MattersSpeaking in public might be my bread and butter, but for this

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