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Caution Leaders: Idioms With the Wrong Messages

In today’s fast-paced world, where truth and data can easily be distorted, leaders must communicate clearly and with intent. This includes the use of idioms and familiar phrases. The words of a leader carry...

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How Leaders Stay Above the Noise

We live in a fast-paced era where we are constantly bombarded with business pressures, information overload, and constant connectivity. This forms part of the distraction, making it increasingly challenging for leaders to stay focused...

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Thoughtless Leadership: The Human Cost

The life of a leader involves making many decisions, ranging from simple approvals of a $25 business item to complex multi-million-dollar contracts.  Some of these decisions are tough and decisive, with significant consequences for...

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Do You Know Your Leadership Blind Spot?

Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. Carl G. Jung We all have blind spots, regardless of how self-aware or talented we may be....

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The Appearance Factor: Looking Like a Leader

When discussing leadership potential, we typically focus on skills and experiences. However, we often subconsciously consider another trait: appearance. This topic can be subtle and uncomfortable, but it is important because first impressions are...

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Leadership Lessons from an Unusual Source

We can find lessons in simple and complex experiences, pleasant and unpleasant ones, too. These experiences can reinforce simple concepts that are foundational for great leadership. I just experienced one of the unpleasant and...

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The Underutilized Asset in Decision Making

Leaders make decisions every day. Some decisions are based on facts, while others rely on assumptions. However, many leaders utilize another skill when making decisions: Intuition. That involves being in touch with the emotional...

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Timeless Truths The Best Leaders Follow

We live in a world that is constantly changing. Today, the pace of change is accelerating, driven by technology, politics, culture, and even economics. This rapid transformation demands that leaders-whether in corporate settings, education,...

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Phrases That Sabotage Your Leadership

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your leadership credibility? Effective leaders not only share clear visions and direction, but they also choose their words wisely to communicate with clarity and commitment. That’s because certain phrases can...

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Leadership Legacy: Defining the Future With Influence and Impact

Transformational leaders aspire to have a lasting influence that benefits future generations. This includes not only accomplishments, but also their character, principles, and relationships. A leadership legacy is the memorable and inspirational impact a...