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5 Characteristics of Human-Centered Leaders Mar 22, 2023

As the world continues to move at a faster pace, and our workplace challenges become more complex, and our sphere of concern gets larger and more...

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4 Critical Mindsets for Leaders Mar 15, 2023

In my book, Becoming Deliberate:  Changing the Game of Leadership from the Inside Out, I wrote about mindsets that are crucial to adopt and...

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The Myth of Multitasking Mar 07, 2023

How are you at multi-tasking? While many people take pride in their ability to multi-task, it might surprise you to know what the scientific...

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How Well Do You Listen? Mar 02, 2023

There is so much to learn when you just listen.

The image above is the Chinese symbol called Ting. It illustrates all that’s involved when...

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What Are You Noticing? Feb 21, 2023

In an age when so many of us go through life with our heads down, studying our various devices, we don’t seem to notice much outside our...

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Who is Most Important? Feb 14, 2023

Who are the most important people in your life? Do they know that?  How do they know that? Both personally and professionally, it is good to...

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The Perfection Trap: Overcoming a Self-Defeating Behavior Feb 08, 2023

Striving to be perfect – and expecting others to be perfect as well – can be a self-defeating tendency. In their book, How Women Rise,...

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The Big 4 of Leadership Feb 03, 2023

We expect a lot from our leaders.  When I ask people what makes an effective leader, I am always struck by the number of qualities we think...

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A Beautiful Moment of Insight Jan 25, 2023

Recently, I was reminded of the beauty and power of diversity in the workplace.  During a leadership development program with senior leaders,...

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Favorite Fiction Books of 2022 Jan 17, 2023

I don’t often have a favorite favorite, but this year I do:

Horse:  A Novel by Geraldine Brooks. This book tells the beautiful story of...

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My Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2022 Jan 12, 2023

Last year, I read and/or listened to 55 books, exceeding my previous high and my goal of one book per week on average.  I love to read -- and...

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Welcome to the New Year Jan 04, 2023

In times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, how we show up for ourselves and others is more critical than ever.

As a leader,...

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