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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...

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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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Top 5 Areas Where Leaders Need to Sharpen Their Skills

Leadership is a constant journey of growth. While some people may be naturals at inspiring teams, there's always room for improvement. In my years as...

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Prioritize Your Way to Success: Why “What Matters Most” Trumps Capacity

A lot of times when I'm visiting an organization, I hear concerns about how much work there is to do and how people are having trouble doing it all....

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Go Beyond Check-Ins: How 1:1 Meetings Fuel Employee Engagement

Imagine a workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and invested in their success. Sounds like utopia, right? One step to move in that direction...

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The Power of Connection: Why Strong Staff Relationships Matter

I like joking around with my coworkers as much as the next person. The chance to make a joke with a groaner punchline or cleverly reference an old...

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