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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
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
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
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
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
The Agony of Perseverance: Trading the Hammer for Compassionate Leadership
The Agony of Perseverance: Trading the Hammer for Compassionate Leadership
J. Eustis Corrigan, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Leaders: Listen More Than You Speak
Leaders: Listen More Than You Speak
Actively listen and lead short; listen intentionally and lead far.
William Ballard, MBA
Dec 24, 2024
The Hidden Superpower: Why Personal Task Management Matters More Than You Think
The Hidden Superpower: Why Personal Task Management Matters More Than You Think
Have you ever felt that slight pang of guilt when someone asks how you keep track of all your tasks? That moment of silence when you…
Joseph Hill
Dec 23, 2024
The Hidden Dimension of Professional Growth: Understanding How Others See You
The Hidden Dimension of Professional Growth: Understanding How Others See You
Beyond the numbers and achievements that fill our performance reviews lies a crucial blind spot: how do others truly experience us? While…
Joseph Hill
Dec 9, 2024
Nurturing Success Without Comparison: Management Practices for Individual Growth
Nurturing Success Without Comparison: Management Practices for Individual Growth
Too often, success is measured by pitting individuals against each other, leading to a toxic environment that stifles personal growth and…
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Dec 3, 2024
Does Work-Life Balance Hinder Your Success and Happiness?
Does Work-Life Balance Hinder Your Success and Happiness?
Work-life balance (WLB) has become the gold standard that everyone seems to chase. It’s the mantra of a comfortable and ‘healthy’ life…
Oren Yakobi
Dec 2, 2024
Remote Leadership — The Art of Successfully Leading Teams from Remotely
Remote Leadership — The Art of Successfully Leading Teams from Remotely
The New Standard
Markus Schindler
Nov 30, 2024
Leaders: Look to Yourself When People Leave
Leaders: Look to Yourself When People Leave
“Employees often leave companies not because they dislike the company or their job, but rather because they want to escape a particular…
William Ballard, MBA
Nov 22, 2024
The Enchantment of Charismatic Leadership: Unveiling the Magic of Vision and Empathy
The Enchantment of Charismatic Leadership: Unveiling the Magic of Vision and Empathy
“Enchantment is the oldest form of medicine.”
Harpreet Singh Kalsi
Nov 18, 2024
The Quiet Struggle of Talented Software Engineers in Underperforming Teams
The Quiet Struggle of Talented Software Engineers in Underperforming Teams
Let’s talk about something a lot of us have seen (or even lived through): talented engineers stuck in teams where others aren’t pulling…
Dayana Derucka
Nov 17, 2024
The Power of Asking the Right Questions in Leadership
The Power of Asking the Right Questions in Leadership
Great leaders aren’t those who provide all the answers. In fact, they often know that having all the answers isn’t the goal at all. The…
Oren Yakobi
Nov 12, 2024
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