"What should I focus on if I only have a 10-minute 1:1 with my direct report?" In a 1:1 meeting, you have a unique opportunity to connect with your direct report on a personal leve...
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Have you noticed that the reality of where you are seldom matches where you want to be? This is especially true for type-A goal-oriented people. There always seems to be a gap betw...
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The other day, I overheard a conversation in an online leadership community. The person asking for advice said, “I've had a strange conversation with my direct report. I asked them...
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Have you ever walked away from a conversation that felt vaguely confrontational, confused about what just happened? If you've experienced that, then you know that sometimes it's ha...
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Picture this. A founder assembles their team first thing in the morning and shares a brilliant new idea. Objectively, it's a promising idea. It has the potential to unlock the cove...
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"Don't work hard, work smart." But what does it mean, exactly? How do you work smart yourself and instill that same mindset in your organization? Although there isn't a one-size-fi...
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