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Leading Imperfectly: Less Intervening, More Being
If you were to believe all the ChatGPT generated slop on LinkedIn, you’d be convinced that to lead effectively,…
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Decisional Self vs Performative Self: Why Decisions Don’t Translate into Actions
Most of us have facets of our lives where things are just not up to the mark. We’d like…
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ICs vs Managers vs Leaders: Why Real Leadership is Rare
It should be considered that there is nothing more difficult to handle, more doubtful of success, or more dangerous to…
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How's Your Adaptive Capacity?
In nature, species that survive aren't the strongest or smartest. They're the most adaptive. When the…
On fishes, frames, and messes
Knowing what they like
I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange…
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Competing Languages of Leadership
Leadership advice often focuses on communication style: how to be clearer, more persuasive, etc. While valuable, these tactics eventually hit…
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Career Myths: Lies We Are Sold
I recently wrote a piece on leadership myths. While writing, I realized these weren’t just organizational myths. They’re…
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Belief Triggers — Why Smart People Fail to Change
When it comes to change that sticks, willpower is overrated. So are tactics and techniques. In fact, most of our…
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Please Exceed your Authority
"I don't want to step on anyone's toes." This is a common and reasonable…
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Leonardo’s Code: A Blueprint for Timeless Work
Modern organizations worship at the altar of efficiency, focus, and relentless execution. We follow suit at the personal level as…
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Work is Not School: Surviving Institutional Stupidity
For 16+ years, we master the rules of school. Study hard, get good grades, follow the formula and ultimately merit…
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Schrodinger’s Cat at Work II: Building the Box of Limitations
"I'm just not strategic enough for that role," Joe told me, shaking his head. With fifteen…