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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

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

Transparency

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

time management

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

Teamwork

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

team leadership

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

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Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

Strategic Thinking

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

strategic planning

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

self limiting beliefs

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

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Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

Self Awareness

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.

Reputations

Chicago Booth Leadership Presentation

I was genuinely honored to receive an invite to speak on the subject of Leadership at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of business. Thanks to Bill Hope for being an accommodating host. And to all the attending MBA students who provided both compliments and constructive feedback.