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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Blame. It’s easy to fall into. It’s emotionally satisfying in the moment. And yet, it’s one of the biggest barriers to our growth, progress, and leadership potential.Whether you’re leading a team or just trying to navigate your day, recognizing and moving past blame is a crucial step toward becoming more effective—and more fulfilled.The Temptation of

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) They say that the only things that are certain are death and taxes. How about we add uncertainty to that list? While life is full of uncertainties, large and small, in the world of work, there seem to

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How many meetings are too many? It’s a question I hear all the time.Most people I work with—whether in workshops, coaching calls, or leadership development sessions—tell me they attend far too many meetings. And I don’t disagree. Many organizations have defaulted to a meeting-first mindset that often sacrifices productivity for routine.But here’s the truth: The

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) The gap between potential and performance exists for everyone. Some significantly close this gap – those are people we often look up to and admire. Others seem to have gaps that are so large that we see tragedy

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