Studies and surveys from a variety of sources and with a variety of perspectives come to the same conclusion – the level of burnout in the workplace today is a serious problem. My goal here isn’t to convince you of that fact. Rather, I want us to acknowledge that even unintentionally leaders are a source

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We all face uncertainty every day – in big and small ways. Perhaps because it seems to be everywhere, we may underappreciate how much we would prefer to avoid it – more on that in a minute. In a world where the level of complexity continues to grow, uncertainty follows automatically. The best leaders need

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We often hear that communication is one of the most important skills in leadership. While much of that conversation focuses on speaking effectively, there’s another side that is just as crucial but often overlooked—listening. In fact, truly listening might be the secret weapon in building stronger teams, fostering relationships, and driving success in any organization. In

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Stuck. It’s that moment and feeling of not knowing what to do next, not knowing where to turn, feeling unable to move. While this can be a physical state (a ring is stuck on my finger), I’m writing about when you are stuck mentally, psychologically or emotionally.When Might You Get Stuck?You likely have examples in

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I’ve written about how complexity can be a problem and a challenge for us. Which begs the question, what is the antidote for complexity? Given that complexity is, well, complex, there isn’t a complete answer I can share in a few hundred words. But there is a short answer that points the way. The antidote to

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Listening is one of those skills that everyone thinks they know, but few truly master. It’s often misunderstood as just another technique that can be taught, like public speaking or time management. But what if I told you that listening isn’t actually a skill problem at all? Instead, it’s something deeper, tied to our habits

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I don’t know where you stand on your view of AI. I don’t know if you are an innovator with these tools or are scared and worried. I see people across that spectrum everyday – and regardless of where you are, I am writing to all of you. This isn’t an article an article about tools,

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Complexity seems to be a watchword of our time. Most of us would agree that the world and our work is more complex than ever. I don’t need to make this case or give support to the reasons why. But that existence of complexity isn’t really the problem. The challenge is that complexity is hard

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We all know what it’s like to borrow something. Whether it’s a book, a tool, or even a few ingredients for a recipe, borrowing often helps us out when we need something we don’t have. It’s a simple concept—borrow what you need, use it, and then return it. But what if the most valuable thing

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The world and our work situations are changing – rapidly. Just when you think things are settling in, something else changes. And in a world that is more interconnected than ever, changes in one place can domino to plenty of other places, including the daily work of you and your team. Amid all that change,

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