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“All negativity is caused by an accumulation of psychological time and denial of the present. Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry—all forms of fear—are caused by too much future, and not enough presence. Guilt, regret, resentment, grievances, sadness, bitterness, and all forms of nonforgiveness are caused by too much past, and not enough presence.” — Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, offers a simple but powerful way to think about decisions: Some decisions are hats. Some are haircuts. Some are tattoos. That distinction matters. Too many leaders overthink the small stuff and underthink the big stuff. They hesitate on decisions that are easily reversible — and then rush through decisions that leave a permanent mark.
Strength is the ability to maintain a hold of oneself. It’s being the person who never gets mad, who cannot be rattled, because they are in control of their passions—rather than controlled by their passions.”~Ryan Holiday Most people think of strength as power. They think of physical strength, positional authority, or the ability to dominate a situation. But true strength
We can’t fix a problem we can’t see, and we can’t know there’s a problem if we don’t ask. A conservative $33 billion annual drain on U.S. businesses is hiding in plain sight. It’s not turnover, cybersecurity threats, or disengagement. It’s the unrecognized burden of family caregiving in your workforce. This can affect everyone. It’s been me. It could be
The goal of leadership development is not learning. In fact… if learning is all that happens as the result of a workshop or program, we have failed. Early in my career, I spent 10 years at Boston-based Digitas, a digital/direct marketing ad agency where the focus was never simply on producing clever, beautiful, or award-winning communications. The real question was:
My favorite “magic trick” for defusing heated conversations? The vast majority of workplace disagreements stay fairly civilized. But every so often, someone’s filter disappears, and a harsh, personal comment comes flying across the table. What you do in the next five seconds can either escalate the fight… or completely change its direction. A Technique Worth Keeping in Your Back Pocket
In today’s swiftly evolving and frequently uncertain business environment, having robust leadership across all levels of an organization has never been more critical. Leadership transcends the mere management of team tasks and ventures into the realm of sparking innovation, nurturing resilience, and propelling the organization towards success amidst challenges. Embracing a coaching culture stands out as a pivotal strategy in
There’s a noticeable shift happening across organizations right now. Some teams are managing to keep up with change. Others are building momentum, outperforming expectations, and creating cultures where people genuinely want to contribute at a higher level. The difference isn’t better tools or bigger budgets. It’s leadership. When What Used to Work… Doesn’t Anymore We work with many leaders who
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace—helping us analyze information, automate tasks, generate content, and work more efficiently. But as AI becomes more capable, something else is becoming increasingly valuable: the skills that make us uniquely human. AI can provide information and recommendations. It cannot fully replace our ability to build trust, navigate relationships, coach others, exercise judgment, or understand the
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