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Promotion Jettison: The Critical Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches Sep 12, 2025

Promotion Jettison: The Critical Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches You

Why letting go of your old role is the secret to thriving in your new one

You've worked hard, demonstrated your capabilities,...

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Rut vs Routine: The Leadership Trap That Kills Growth Sep 05, 2025

A simple conversation at the dentist revealed a critical leadership insight that could transform your management effectiveness

As a busy manager, you rely on routines to get through your day. Morning...

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Leading Through Transitions: Executive Change Management Guide Aug 23, 2025

Life has a way of reminding us that even the most carefully planned schedules can be disrupted by the beautiful chaos of real living. This week, as I returned to teaching at Lipscomb University while ...

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The Leadership Lesson I Learned at 30,000 Feet Aug 14, 2025

Why You Can't Do It All (And Why That's Actually Good News)

How 19,000 miles of summer travel taught me the most essential leadership skill of all

I used to believe I could handle everything on ...

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The Perfectionism Tax Aug 08, 2025

What Your High Standards Are Really Costing You (And How to Stop Paying It)

The Hidden Cost of Excellence

You've built your career on high standards. Attention to detail. Commitment to quality. ...

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The $225,000 Question Nobody's Asking Aug 04, 2025

The Leadership Paradox: Why High-Achieving Managers Are Secretly Struggling (And How to Break Free)

The higher you climb, the lonelier it gets. But what if I told you that feeling isolated in you...

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Stop Managing 47 Priorities: How 3 Daily Items Doubled Results Jul 25, 2025

You know that feeling when you stare at an endless task list, wondering how you'll ever make meaningful progress on what truly matters? Most executives start their mornings exactly this way - overwhel...

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Quiet Quitting to Quiet Thriving: How Smart Leaders Are Adapting Jul 18, 2025

The workplace conversation has evolved. While "quiet quitting" dominated headlines throughout 2022 and 2023, a new phenomenon is emerging that savvy leaders need to understand: quiet thriving.

Unlike...

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Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategic Negotiation Jun 30, 2025

Last week, I facilitated a negotiation workshop for a group of healthcare entrepreneurs. As we worked through real-world scenarios, I watched something fascinating unfold. The topics they needed to ne...

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Leadership Burnout Crisis: Scientific Evidence and Solutions Jun 13, 2025

Leadership burnout has reached unprecedented levels globally, with 2/3 of executives experiencing work-related burnout and organizational costs reaching $125-190 billion annually. This crisis demands ...

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Your 90-Day Strategic Breakthrough Jun 06, 2025

Strategy doesn't have to be complicated and it shouldn't be! 

The most transformational strategic work often happens when we strip away the complexity and focus on what truly matters. If you're readi...

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What If You Could Get 10 Minutes Back In Your Day? May 26, 2025

When was the last time you made an important decision without checking your phone, responding to an urgent email, or thinking about your next meeting?

If you're struggling to remember, you're not alo...

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