Chicago Executive Coaching presents

Leadership Breakthroughs

Ideas for Leaders Who Inspire

by Tom Lemanski

Chicago Executive Coaching presents

Leadership Breakthroughs

Ideas for Leaders Who Inspire

by Tom Lemanski

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

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Stakeholder Management… or Stakeholder Leadership?

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Stakeholder Management… or Something More? When I first heard the term Stakeholder Management, I had mixed reactions. Combining two three-syllable words might be impressive to

Authentic Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence – What’s Your Choice?

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My Shiny New Object In April, I was approached by a developer who created a ‘pilot’ podcast episode based on a recent blog post. It

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What Should You Celebrate Next… and Why It Matters More Than You Think

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Listen to the Audio Version I have been known to ask leaders I coach a simple question: What should we celebrate next? At first, it

The Power of Connection

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Even my AI clone knows: Connection requires more than a text In this 7-minute ‘Leadership Deep-Dive,’ I’ve tasked an AI version of my voice to

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“It Depends”: Discover How Leaders Use Questions to Deepen Team Judgment

February 16, 2026 No Comments

Discover a Simple Leadership Opportunity In leadership conversations, few moments are more revealing than when a team asks for a quick answer. Should we do

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Why I Struggled with an Office Etiquette Quiz (and Why You Might Too)

January 13, 2026 No Comments

I recently took a workplace/office etiquette quiz published by The Wall Street Journal. I expected it to be straightforward. Ten questions. Common sense. A quick

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My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

Truth vs. Candor

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

time management

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

team leadership

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

tag line and slogan creation

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

Strategic Thinking

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

strategic planning

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

self leaderhship

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

Self Awareness

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

Reputations

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

problem solving

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.

positive behavior change

My Lesson From "This Old Cub"

After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.