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Evidence: How Real Confidence Is Built
If you follow sports, you probably heard the news of Sabastian Sawe's superhuman feat of becoming the first…
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From Amtrak to Antarctica: Intention - Perception - Strategy
I used to ride the Amtrak train from DC to New York City regularly. The train has a “quiet car”…
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Why Words Fail: The Hidden But More Important Layer in Effective Interactions
You just don’t seem to “click” with this new manager. Or despite trying different tactics you just can’t…
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Three Axioms of Effective Leadership
Recently, a client asked for a book recommendation on leadership. I asked what problem she was trying to solve. Leading…
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Logic of Self vs. Logic of Role (And Why Confusing the Two Is a Trap)
Consider a recent difficult experience at work. Perhaps it was a meeting where your idea was criticized, even dismissed. Or…
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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…