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The Power of Connection

February 20, 2026 No Comments

Communication or Connection What do I seek when I send a text? Am I trying to connect? Or merely to be heard? *Have I ever

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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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The Sugar Plum Factor

December 9, 2025 No Comments

Every December, something curious happens.Perfectly competent adults begin drifting in and out of focus, juggling year-end deadlines with visions of sugar plums, peppermint bark, or

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Time Management Breakthroughs: Blending Human Insight with AI

October 31, 2025 No Comments

Time Management Formula HI + AI = Breakthrough Time Strategies Allow me to translate the formula above. It’s not math. It’s leadership. The blend of

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Words That Move People: How Emotional Leadership Communication Drives Action

September 26, 2025 No Comments

Watch: The Power of Words in Action Words are one of the most powerful tools a leader has. And often, the most overlooked. Whether you’re

Truth vs. Candor

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

Transparency

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

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Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

Teamwork

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

team leadership

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

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Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

Strategic Thinking

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

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Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

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Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

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Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

Self Awareness

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?

Reputations

Exploring the Gap Between Knowledge and Execution

Organizations typically hire for skills and knowledge, then fire and promote on the basis of attitudes and habits. Upon terminating people, they start the process over again. Are skills and knowledge needed for job success? Of course! But how many times have we seen skillful, knowledgeable people fail to fit with their new job or organization?