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Don't Wing It: Why Leaders Need a Plan for Change

Change is inevitable in today's business world. It's one of the topics clients want to discuss with me most often. New technologies emerge, customer expectations shift, and economic landscapes evolve. But simply acknowledging the need for change...

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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...

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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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