Attention management is a phrase made popular in relationship to productivity by my friend, author Maura Nevel Thomas, in her book of the same title. Her simple definition is the practice of controlling your attention. It is a practice (that takes practice), and the better we get at it, the more effective we will be

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As a leader, your ability to delegate is not just a skill—it’s a critical component of your role. Delegation empowers your team, fosters trust, and ensures you are working on the right tasks. Today, I want to share five compelling reasons why delegation is essential and why avoiding it can hinder both your success and

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If you study the lives and habits of top performers, whether in athletics, professions, entertainment, academics, or the wealthiest, you will find a striking similarity. High performers intentionally spend time on their growth and development. Often this is described as “the 5-Hour Rule,” or spending one hour a day, five days a week, on these

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As a leader, people will come to you with their problems, concerns, worries, and frustrations. While it might sound like heaven-on-earth if no one shared their concerns, issues, and problems, it likely means they have them and don’t trust you enough to tell you – which is far from a heavenly situation. We call this

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Every leader faces challenges, and solving problems effectively is crucial to success. But how often do you find yourself stuck, cycling through the same old solutions that no longer work? It’s time to broaden your horizons and explore innovative ways to tackle your issues. Here, I’ll share six transformative strategies that can help you find

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When we think about leadership and all the role demands of us, we often end up rushing, hurrying, and hustling. But will that give us the best results? What if we focused instead on calm leadership? What if we chose to lead in a more intentional, measured, reflective, and calm way? I propose we would be

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Hope is often dismissed as impractical in the world of strategies and outcomes, yet its power cannot be overstated when combined with the right elements. Today, I want to explore the profound impact hope can have on our leadership and personal growth.The Power of HopeIt’s a common saying that “hope isn’t a good strategy,” and

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We’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart and crucial for success: creating consistency. Consistency: The Unsung Hero of SuccessHave you ever heard the phrase, “80% of success is just showing up”? That’s exactly what we’re doing today. Even though we faced a scheduling hiccup, we’re here to keep our streak going. Why? Because

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Trust is valuable. We want others to trust us, and we want to be trusted. With institutional trust hovering at an all-time low, it is perhaps needed in those around us more than ever. As leaders, the need to build trust is dire. We can never lead at our best in a low trust environment.

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