We’ve all been in the meeting. Everyone gives an update. “We’re working on it.” “We’re waiting to hear back.” “We should know something next week.” Forty-five minutes later, everyone leaves knowing approximately the same things they knew when they arrived. Nothing terrible happened. But did anything actually move? That’s an important distinction. Because it’s easy […]
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“Why do I have to keep following up?” It’s one of the most common frustrations I hear from leaders. They’ve delegated something. Discussed it in a meeting. Asked someone to take care of it. Then days or weeks later, they’re chasing an update. Again. It’s easy to look at that pattern and conclude: They need
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Leadership leaves fingerprints long after the meeting ends. Several years ago, I found myself thinking about someone who had encouraged me early in my career. I honestly don’t remember the entire conversation. I don’t remember what we were discussing. But I remember exactly how I felt when I walked away. More confident. More capable. More
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Have you ever noticed that choosing intentional growth is hard? Not just because it requires effort, but because it often means going against the grain. Saying yes to self-growth sometimes means saying no to what’s easy, comfortable, or expected. It takes courage to:✔ Prioritize yourself when others are pulling you in different directions.✔ Set boundaries
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Hardly an hour goes by without another reminder about the exodus of employees, i.e., the “great resignation.” Reasons for departure include more flexible work environments, higher pay, and greater stability. Gallup’s article, “The Great Resignation’ is Really the ‘Great Discontent”, confirms that 48% of American workers are actively searching for new job opportunities. Lack of
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