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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

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

Transparency

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

time management

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

Teamwork

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

team leadership

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

tag line and slogan creation

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

Strategic Thinking

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

strategic planning

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

self limiting beliefs

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

self leaderhship

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

Self Awareness

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.

Reputations

It’s A Wonderful Business

Most of us born after 1954 HAVE missed the film Executive Suite. It depicts an internal struggle for control of a furniture manufacturing company after the unexpected death of the company’s President. As with the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, the movie presents a powerful message about what should be really important when leading a business.