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Stop Throwing Money at Employee Experience (and Hoping Something Sticks)

For the past decade, organizations have poured millions of dollars into improving the employee experience (EX). New...

Rethinking Team Size: Why Leadership Matters More Than Numbers

When I was teaching, there was an ongoing debate about what the optimal class size was. It became even more complicated...

AI and Your Natural Talents: Part 2 - Using AI to Compensate Where You Need Support

Quick note: When I refer to AI in this post, I’m talking about AI tools powered by large language models like ChatGPT,...

AI and Your Natural Talents: Part 1 - Using AI to Strengthen What You Already Do Well

Quick note: When I refer to AI in this post, I’m talking about AI tools powered by large language models like ChatGPT,...

How Knowing What We're NOT Good At Makes Us Stronger

The best leaders I’ve worked with openly and honestly share the areas where they’re not as strong. They model humility...

Clear Expectations: Good for Employees, Customers, and Business

I recently walked into a small clothing boutique at just the right moment—right as a manager was training a new...

How Much of a Salary Increase Would it Take for You to Leave Your Job?

How much of a salary increase would it take for you to leave your job? That “number” may reveal something about your...

The Seven Expectations for Great Leaders

What strong leaders do consistently and how you can strengthen each area. Great leadership isn’t about a title or a...

The Manager Squeeze: Why So Many Are Struggling and How to Spark Engagement from the Middle Out

Only 27% of managers are engaged in their work, according to Gallup’s 2025 State of the Workforce report. Let that sink...

The Alternative to Coaching Up or Coaching Out: Coaching Within

Coaching Within When someone struggles in a role, leaders often default to two options: coach them up - help them...

 

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