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Top 10 Tips for Leading in Ambiguity
Uncertainty is a permanent part of the leadership landscape. It never goes away. —Andy Stanley If you’re a leader, you already know: clarity is […]
When Peer Accountability Gets Personal: What to Do When THEIR Mistakes (or Misses) Affect YOUR Work
Understanding the true meaning of accountability makes us strong and enables us to learn. —Sameh Elsayed During my time in college and business school, I […]
Mid-year Check-in: Are You Still on the Right Track?
Mid-year Check-in: Are You Still on the Right Track?
Managing Employees Who Are Pissed Off About Returning to the Office
Sudden change, even if it is for the good, is disruptive. —Mahathir Mohamad One of the key lessons I’ve learned in my years in […]
Spring Cleaning for Leaders: Get Rid of What Isn’t Working
The key to spring cleaning is to be ruthless! Throw out anything and everything you never use. (Or that may be incriminating. Burn, if necessary.) […]
Navigating an Unexpected Job Loss
I just lost my job as a psychic. I did not see that coming. —Anonymous Over the past few years, we’ve seen lots of […]
Moving Up the Chain of Command in your Organization
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. —Mark Twain In my workshops, trainings, programs, and publications (such as this blog!), I focus on […]
Leading for Innovation
New products, new markets, new investors, and new ways of doing things are the lifeblood of growth. And while each innovation carries potential risk, businesses […]
Step up your leadership game in 2025
There is nothing permanent except change. -Heraclitus The pace of change in today’s world is nothing short of extraordinary. As we step into […]
Surrounding Yourself With People Who Matter
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. —Epictetus As 2024 winds to a […]
