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Resilience Isn’t Grit - What Most Leaders Get Wrong

We talk about resilience like it’s a badge of honor, pushing through late nights, setbacks, and stress as proof of strength. But that’s not resilience. That’s survival.

Real resilience isn’t about how tough you are, it’s about what you do next. It’s the discipline to adapt, the courage to reset, and the strength to keep going when the outcome is uncertain. The most resilient leaders don’t just endure pressure, they respond to it with awareness, intention, and growth.

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Time Management Is a Lie. Here’s What Actually Moves the Needle.

Time doesn’t need managing. You do.


The truth is, you don’t have a time problem—you have a clarity, energy, and priority problem. Leaders don’t win by f illing calendars or chasing urgency; they win by protecting their attention, aligning with impact, and making intentional trades. Productivity isn’t progress. Impact is.

Discover how to stop “managing time” and start leading with focus, energy, and purpose.

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The Viral Effect of Leadership

Leadership is a virus. What are you spreading? Every choice you make as a leader is contagious, shaping your team and culture. Discover how to intentionally spread positive behaviors that build trust and strengthen your organization. #ViralLeadership #LeadershipImpact #OrganizationalCulture

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I Have Some Feedback for You.

As a leader and coach, I have seen many struggle with offering feedback. Frankly, it took me a long time to overcome my own fear of delivering feedback clearly and effectively to the people I work with. 

Leaders often fear giving feedback because they worry about causing discomfort, being disliked, or being misunderstood. They may also fear potential retaliation or the possibility of demotivating the recipient. However, with self-awareness, courage, and effective feedback skills, these fears can be managed.


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The Tale of Two Leaders: The Appraisal Gap Behind Feedback

What if the same words could land as fuel for growth in one person and as a punch in the gut for another? Feedback, often touted as a cornerstone of leadership development, is not universally experienced. The way we interpret feedback is shaped long before we enter the boardroom. This is a story of two leaders.

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10 key areas for success in 2024

The leaders we work with are constantly seeking to enhance their ability to create greater impact. Here are 10 key things leaders must do in 2024.

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