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Embracing Uncertainty

            Heraclitus had it exactly right when he said, “The only constant in life is change.” We resist this truth at our own peril. In fact, doing just the opposite – embracing turmoil, uncertainty, and change – may bring unexpected

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Top Leadership Insights of 2023

“Repetition is the mother of learning and the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment,” said Zig Ziglar. It’s true that no matter our background or educational level, we can all benefit from a bit of review. So today, I’m

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Beethoven’s Bravery

Leadership requires an element of bravery, defined as brave spirit or conduct; courage; or valor – all characteristics that are called upon with the high demands often placed on a leader. As we near the end of 2023, I have been pondering the power

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The Power of Effective Questions

Last month, we examined the art of leading by not knowing, which begs the question: Have you overlooked the power of effective questions and can you become better at asking the best ones? A relatively smart man seemed to believe that this skill was quite

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The Art of Leading by Not Knowing

As we move closer to the end of 2023, I’ve been thinking about the countless leaders who express a sense of responsibility. As conveyed in our previous blog, Does Everything Rest on the Shoulders of the Leader? many of us carry the responsibility mantle

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The Impact of Back-Channel Communication

Sometimes leadership training includes what NOT to do. This month’s topic, back-channeling, is much more prevalent in the workplace than it should be, and it adversely affects productivity, trust, and morale. It’s the antithesis of authenticity. And

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Everyday Leader as Visionary

What do you see when you envision a visionary leader? A futurist founder and CEO? A highly successful politician? An aspirational blue-sky thinker? Or maybe someone like Martin Luther King, Jr., who with his passion and clear communication shared his

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Which of These Challenges Do Your Teams Face?

Here are a few challenges teams encounter, at one time or another. No doubt most of this is already on your radar, but a reminder or two can be helpful – even for the most seasoned and capable leaders among us.Challenge #1: Missing mission and motivation

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