What’s the #1 challenge I hear from leaders across industries? “The politics.” The invisible force shaping decisions, alliances, and outcomes. Turf wars. Performative leadership. Brilliant ideas ignored by those with more ego than insight. Many try logic, collaboration, compassion – and still hit a wall. The Leadership Trap: Thinking influence is about being right Some […]
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You didn’t just start a business – you raised it. You’ve poured in time, energy and sleepless nights to nurture an idea to life. So, it’s natural to feel protective. To want things done your way. But here’s the trap: What worked in the early days won’t work forever. Coddle your business, and you’ll suffocate
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Ever feel like your team, clients, or even your friends are avoiding you? One of my clients, Caleb, a business owner, came to me frustrated: “Why are people avoiding me?” He had reluctantly approved a week off in lieu for his new hire, Luke. But when Luke’s absence was extended due to a medical issue, Caleb
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Ever feel like you’re constantly catching projects that were meant to be out the door, only to return for you to fix what went wrong? It’s frustrating but common – especially when speed overshadows quality or when the wrong hires are made. An Engineering Director I worked with faced this boomerang effect. He was technically
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Imagine stepping into the role of Head of Engineering for a major energy company. The pressure’s on, expectations are high and, to top it off, a critical power plant is down – leaking thousands of dollars daily. Your team is skilled but stretched thin, leaving little room for innovation or strategic thinking. This was the reality
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As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on empty. With the finish line in sight and the holidays just around the corner, exhaustion can set in. But here’s the good news: There’s still time to set you and your team up for a strong finish and a better start to 2025.
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“How do you manage competing priorities when everyone is right?” A General Manager recently asked me this question. One of his direct reports had just completed 6 months of coaching and shared they learned a critical skill: how to “manage up” and better handle the flood of incoming requests. The conversation brought to light a
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What differentiates high performing experts from the rest? According to Expertunity, it’s not just technical prowess that defines the best in the field. In a Coach Team Meet, their 360 survey data revealed that the best experts excel in their ability to be proactive and to step outside their technical bubble to forge connections across departments
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Have you ever asked yourself if purpose truly thrives in a world driven by profits? In a group coaching session on influencing without authority, I had a leader voice a common dilemma: “How can we inspire when working in the finance sector? It’s not like we’ve got a noble cause like a non-profit.” Another leader
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