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Five Leadership Knots You Didn’t Know You Were Tying—And How to Undo Them
I recently took my family on a catamaran snorkeling tour in Hawaii. I always enjoy watching the crew manage the…
Negotiation Tip: Why It Feels Weird and How to Get Unstuck
I’m in the middle of advising a couple of high-level negotiations. One is for a business acquisition, the other for…
Reparenting the Workforce: How Leaders Can Develop Underprepared Employees
Do you struggle with employees who: Don’t meet performance standards? Lack basic professionalism in behavior or dress? Have an underwhelming…
Your Best Business Move? Doing Less, Not More for Business Optimization
Want to build real strength? I don’t mean getting big and bulky. I mean farmer strong. All you need are…
Leadership Efficiency: The Habit Wasting Your (And Your Team’s) Time
Years ago, before smartphones and Google (if you can imagine), I was in a meeting with a leader. He needed…
AI and Leadership: The Essential Skills AI Can’t Replace
In a 2023 Wall Street Journal article, Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Daniel Huttenlocher explored both the power and dangers…
Leadership Under Pressure: Thriving in the Age of Big Feelings
I attended my son’s fifth-grade spelling bee. His name was called for the opening round. As he walked up, I…
How to Lead Risky Employees Without Risking Your Business
“I want to create a place where these guys can have a second chance.” William was describing his approach to…
Unlocking Success: Focus on Behaviors for Effective Leadership
Jason is a senior leader in his company. He feels frustrated because Brian, one of his direct reports, “isn’t reliable”…
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