I know there are plenty of things on the list of possible strategies for our business, and you might be thinking I am suggesting adding a new one. But for now, I am not (necessarily) suggesting an “AI Strategy” to compete with your Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain Strategy, or Go-to-Market Strategy. Instead, I am asking

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The most effective leaders are aware of how they impact their teams with their actions, reactions, words, and decisions. In other words, the more self-aware we are, the better chance we have of leading effectively. Unfortunately, everyone (including leaders) has blind spots, unconscious biases, and habits that keep us from being as successful as we

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I’ve spoken to hundreds of people in the last little while, and they all say some variation of, “We tried to get people to come back to the office, but we’ve compromised and now work hybrid.” None of them sounded excited about it. Just for fun, I looked up the word compromise. Now I understand

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It is a good question: Do leaders and employees want the same things in work and in the workplace? Looking at today’s hot workplace topics like “return to office,” where people work, and more, many would answer no. Current divisions indicate that leaders and employees want different things. I think it is a valuable question.

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Have you ever tried pushing a string across a table? It’s an exercise in futility. Similarly, many of us struggle with focus. We know we need to be more focused and less distracted, but the harder we try, the more it seems like our efforts fall short. It’s as if we’re pushing that string, resulting

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You know what I am talking about. You must deliver a message to a group or individual that they aren’t going to love. This isn’t likely one of your favorite parts of being a leader, but it comes with the territory. Messages about organizational change, process change, individual feedback, or something surprising in any way.

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What is the best approach for learning new skills when you don’t work in the same place as your boss and colleagues? Should I rely on e-learning and asynchronous tools? As a leader, is it worth the expense of pulling people together for training events? Are lunch-and-learn webinars more cost effective than instructor-led training, or

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Today, I want to talk about a skill that can truly be your superpower—asking questions.  To develop the art of asking questions effectively, I’d like to introduce you to the “chair model.” Imagine yourself sitting down and engaging in conversation, rather than standing up and simply talking. This model will help us explore the key elements

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Our beliefs are among the most powerful things in our lives. Many help us get through our day. Some support our moods and productivity. Others, what we’ll call our limiting beliefs, aren’t so wonderful. It is those limiting beliefs I want to help you think about now. Before we get to the list though, I want

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Today, I want to talk about a crucial aspect of project management that often goes overlooked—the learning look back. In this blog post, we’ll explore why the learning look back is essential, how it benefits both individuals and teams, and how it can propel your future projects to new heights. The Project Isn’t Over: You’ve completed

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