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Knowledge is Power: Why Reading, Listening, and Learning Fuel Your Impact as a Leader

Not too long ago, I was coaching a leader who felt like their contributions were less and less relevant in their organization. They had a long history with the company, and it seemed their organizational memory wasn't getting them the respect they...

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A red paper boat pulls ahead of blue and green paper boats.

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The Tale of Two Teams: Development vs. Stagnation

Imagine two departments, Marketing and Sales, led by John and Sarah respectively. Both were ambitious and driven, but their leadership styles...

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In Praise of Slowing Down: Why Thinking Before You Leap Leads to Success

In our fast-paced world, the pressure to constantly be "on" is immense. We rush from task to task, emails pile up, and to-do lists seem never-ending....

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From Chaos to Calm: How Change Management Can Save the Day

Remember the Great Filing Fiasco of 2023? The one where the new digital filing system, hailed as a productivity booster, turned into a productivity...

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Your Hedgehog Concept - Are You All Aligned to It?

MBA Capstone Mini-Series 3 of 8: Strat of Strategy Week 1: Definition of Accountability; Output of a Leader Week 2: Three Strategies for Activating...

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Sharpen Your Leadership: Why Investing in Leaders Pays Off

Great leaders aren't born, they're made. And investing in leadership development isn't just about feel-good initiatives; it's a strategic move with a...

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3 Strategies for Activating Your Company Values

MBA Capstone Mini-Series 2 of 8: 3 Strategies for Activating your Company Values

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Don't Let Change Derail You: Why Effective Change Management Matters

Change is inevitable in business, but navigating it smoothly isn't always easy. I've worked with scores of companies that start new initiatives with...

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A New Definition for Accountability and the Output of a Leader

As I enter the capstone course of my University of Iowa MBA program – the Strategic Business Growth (SBG) – I want to use this as an opportunity to...

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5 Reasons Innovation and Continuous Improvement Should Be Key to Your Culture

In today's dynamic business landscape, stagnation is a recipe for disaster. A Planview report highlights that successful companies are the ones that...

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