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The Power of Patience in Leadership
The Power of Patience in Leadership
Why Great Leaders Know When to Wait
The Roots
Mar 11
The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers
The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers
Why Great Leaders Battle Impostor Syndrome — and How They Overcome It
The Roots
Mar 3
Leading from Within: Why Followership is the Key to Thriving Teams
Leading from Within: Why Followership is the Key to Thriving Teams
Introduction: The Leadership Illusion
Steve
Mar 3
Leadership Isn’t Just About Strategy — It’s About Emotion
Leadership Isn’t Just About Strategy — It’s About Emotion
When people think about great leadership, they often focus on strategy, vision, and execution. While these elements are undeniably…
Jon Hoffman
Mar 3
The Toxic Myth of “Family First”
The Toxic Myth of “Family First”
Let’s talk about the one thing no one wants to admit:
The Roots
Feb 20
‘Just Throw’: The Role of Trust, Team, and Tenacity in Success
‘Just Throw’: The Role of Trust, Team, and Tenacity in Success
We don’t reach our biggest moments alone — the right team, the right mindset, and the right belief in ourselves can make all the…
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Feb 17
The Leadership Balancing Act: Kindness vs. Accountability (with Book Recommendations)
The Leadership Balancing Act: Kindness vs. Accountability (with Book Recommendations)
Dayana Derucka
Feb 17
The Case for Firing Your Best Employee
The Case for Firing Your Best Employee
If you want to be a great leader, sometimes you have to do the unthinkable. That includes letting go of your best employee.
The Roots
Feb 14
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Boundaries
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Boundaries
Breaking free from people-pleasing requires perseverance, self-awareness, and the courage to set firm yet fair boundaries, ensuring that…
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Feb 14
The Power of Small Acts: An Orange Slice and a Life Lesson
The Power of Small Acts: An Orange Slice and a Life Lesson
A marathon teaches valuable life lessons about perseverance, leadership, and kindness — whether setting the pace for others or recognizing…
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Feb 9
Why You Probably Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Why You Probably Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Leadership is one of the most overcomplicated and misunderstood concepts in modern life. You’ve probably read books, attended seminars, or…
G. Damon Wells
Feb 4
Maximize Employee Potential by Focusing on Strengths
Maximize Employee Potential by Focusing on Strengths
Imagine the scene: a grizzled, old coach with a whistle perpetually hanging around his neck, barking orders and criticizing every move…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Feb 3
The Global Leader’s Playbook: Mastering Global Workforce Complexity with Group Dynamics and…
The Global Leader’s Playbook: Mastering Global Workforce Complexity with Group Dynamics and…
The Leadership Challenge: Why Global Teams Fail
Steve
Feb 3
Unified Approach to Leadership, Team Clarity, and Governance Excellence
Unified Approach to Leadership, Team Clarity, and Governance Excellence
Creating a unified framework for leadership development, team clarity, and governance excellence ensures that organizations operate…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Jan 28
5 strategies that got me promoted at my office job 3 times in 4 years
5 strategies that got me promoted at my office job 3 times in 4 years
And how you can use them to do the same
Camilo Cayazaya
Jan 27
Why the Data-Driven Approach is Dead and Why You Should Trust Your Intuition Instead
Why the Data-Driven Approach is Dead and Why You Should Trust Your Intuition Instead
In recent reality, data and its AI-driven analysis have become mere commodities. It’s everywhere — saturating every industry, powering…
Oren Yakobi
Jan 25
Seeing the Unseen: How Diverse Views Create Breakthroughs
Seeing the Unseen: How Diverse Views Create Breakthroughs
Do you have the ability to see what is hidden in plain sight?
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Jan 23
The Agony of Perseverance: Finding Purpose Through Giving
The Agony of Perseverance: Finding Purpose Through Giving
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Jan 17
From Visionary to Out of Touch: What Mark Zuckerberg’s Choices Reveal About Tech Culture
From Visionary to Out of Touch: What Mark Zuckerberg’s Choices Reveal About Tech Culture
Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership exposed: DEI cuts, performance labels, and the privileged crying ‘fairness’ — is this the future of tech?
Dayana Derucka
Jan 17
Social Awareness in Leadership
Social Awareness in Leadership
Social awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions, perspectives, and needs of others, as well as the wider social…
Biodun Rhoda
Jan 10
Dealing with Difficult People: A Lesson in Agony, Perseverance, and Courage
Dealing with Difficult People: A Lesson in Agony, Perseverance, and Courage
Dealing with toxic people in the workplace is never easy, but the cost of inaction is a lesson I’ve learned the hard way — and one I hope…
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Jan 9
Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
Emotional Intelligence and Decision Making
How understanding our emotions can lead to better decision-making processes
Biodun Rhoda
Jan 9
The importance of recognizing team dynamics and emotional climates in effective leadership
The importance of recognizing team dynamics and emotional climates in effective leadership
Effective leadership requires more than just technical skills or strategic acumen. It necessitates a deep understanding of team dynamics…
Biodun Rhoda
Jan 9
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
In today’s fast-paced and often stressful work environment, technical skills and knowledge are no longer sufficient for achieving success…
Biodun Rhoda
Jan 8
When Leadership Goes Missing: The Hidden Risks of Executive Absences
When Leadership Goes Missing: The Hidden Risks of Executive Absences
The prolonged absence of a key leader — whether due to departure, extended leave, or transition — poses a unique and critical challenge to…
Oren Yakobi
Jan 7
7 Things I Did Past Year That Will Help Me Grow in My Career
7 Things I Did Past Year That Will Help Me Grow in My Career
From professional blogging to leadership evolution, discover the key actions that fueled my growth and set the stage for future success.
Divya Gupta Arora
Jan 6
Streamlined Team Dynamics: Achieving Clarity and Governance for Success
Streamlined Team Dynamics: Achieving Clarity and Governance for Success
Effective teams operate like a well-oiled machine. Key to their success is role clarity and a robust governance structure. Role clarity…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Jan 5
The 5 Hidden Leadership Habits That Separate Top Performers from the Rest
The 5 Hidden Leadership Habits That Separate Top Performers from the Rest
The Roots
Jan 5
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