We all have something we’ve been thinking about starting.A project. A new habit. Maybe even a dream we’ve carried around for a while.And yet… we don’t start.There’s always a reason — the timing isn’t right, we’re not ready, we need a better plan. But here’s the truth: the hardest part is simply getting moving. Once

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I believe this with my whole heart: DISC assessments are powerful tools for understanding human behavior. The foundation for DISC, in its various forms, originated nearly 100 years ago. It has been studied, verified, and refined for decades.And like most tools, when they’re used well, they’re extremely helpful. But when you misuse a tool—or use

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We are all constantly learning. Every day, in every conversation, in every scroll through our feeds—we’re picking up ideas, habits, and perspectives from others. Sometimes we’re not even aware of it. But whether consciously or unconsciously, the people we surround ourselves with (physically or virtually) are shaping the way we think and act.That leads me

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Does the seasoning really make the meal?If you’ve ever cooked, you know the difference seasoning can make. A dish that’s already good becomes something remarkable when you add just the right touch of basil, cumin, or cinnamon. The right seasoning transforms, elevates, and surprises.But here’s the catch: seasoning can’t rescue a disaster. A poorly prepared

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) Warning – This might read like a rant from a guy who has been in the business of developing people and leaders for a long time. While there might be a rant tone to what follows, the points

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Lots has been written about the future of work – and how it will look different because of viruses, technology, and geopolitical change. There is little doubt that the future will be different. Recently I asked readers this question: as a leader, are you ready to lead in the future? It is a fair and

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We talk a lot about “getting buy-in.” As leaders, we often aim to gain it—for a new project, a big change, a new direction. And don’t get me wrong, buy-in is important. But here’s the thing:Buy-in is just the start.When we focus solely on buy-in, we’re setting the bar way too low. Think about it:

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There’s a rare breed of people I like to call curious experts. These are people who have deep knowledge and experience, yet they remain open, inquisitive, and eager to learn more.It’s rare because curiosity and expertise often live at opposite ends of the spectrum. We’re curious when we don’t know. Think about young children—constantly asking

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Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player…Listen to this article. (Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur.) There are plenty of ways we can learn, but one way that is as old as time, is now easier than ever. As our world has gotten bigger, our access to experts has grown. That has made the

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You may wear glasses to help you see things more clearly—but whether you realize it or not, we all wear metaphorical glasses too. Sometimes, people wear rose-colored glasses. Other times, they might be wearing “beer goggles.” Whatever the lens, it changes our perspective—it changes what we see, and sometimes even what we believe.I believe there’s

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