Most people listen to podcasts.Far fewer people actually change anything because of them.If you’re like most professionals, podcasts are part of your routine—on a walk, in the car, at the gym. They’re informative, sometimes inspiring, and often enjoyable.But here’s the real question:How do you make podcasts truly valuable?How do you turn listening into learning—and learning

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How often do you think about your habits?Probably not very often.And that makes sense—because if something is truly a habit, you’re not consciously thinking about it at all. It’s automatic. It’s efficient. It’s just what you do.In fact, research suggests that somewhere between 40–45% of what we do every day is habitual. Nearly half of

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Are you thinking enough?It’s a simple question. But if you pause long enough to consider it, it might be one of the most important leadership questions you can ask yourself.We live in a world that works against thinking.How many screens do you look at each day?How many notifications, messages, and alerts compete for your attention

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Is your team chomping at the bit to tackle the challenges of a new year? Are they motivated and lively in meetings?  Is it fun when you get to talk with your people every day? If the answer is yes, you’re a very lucky leader. If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Our clients

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One of the things I remember yelling at my sisters when we were little was, “you did that on purpose.” It was usually an accusation (and if you hear your sibling’s voice as you read this, I accept no blame): “You broke my toy on purpose.” “You told that secret on purpose.” “You hit me on purpose.” (Not

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The start of a new year is a great time to clean out the digital clutter.  But if you’re like many remote workers, the idea of purging hundreds (or thousands) of emails feels like a surefire way to accidentally ghost a colleague, miss a commitment, or delete something that was probably important. While you’re probably

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How can you improve your success rate on any new project? It’s a question leaders ask all the time—especially at the start of a new year, a new role, or a new initiative. We want better results, less rework, and more progress. Yet too often, projects fall short of expectations even when effort and skill are

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As the calendar gets ready to flip to a new year, it’s important to take time and assess where you team is. Not just where they’re working (how many are remote, who’s in the office, who bounces around) but how it’s going and how they feel about their work and team. Do they feel empowered?

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A few years ago, leadership expert Lisa O’Dell shared an idea that changed how I think about work. She asked, “Are you thinking about the clock or your contribution?”That simple question hit me hard—and it still guides how I think about productivity and leadership.Most of us don’t see ourselves as “clock watchers.” We’re not counting

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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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