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Leading with Heart and Curiosity: The Secret Ingredients for Lasting Leadership Success
In today’s fast-paced, results-driven world, leadership has evolved far beyond hitting targets and making decisions. The true measure of a leader now lies in their ability to nurture people, foster trust, and create environments where individuals feel valued, heard,...
Bridging the Gap: Why Communication is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill in Technical Fields
When we think about what it takes to excel in leadership, we often focus on expertise, technical skills, and strategic decision-making. But there’s one skill that consistently separates great leaders from the rest—the ability to communicate effectively. In a recent...
The Secret to Standing Out: Build a Business That Attracts Instead of Chases
In today’s world, everyone is fighting for attention. Digital ads flood our screens, inboxes overflow with sales pitches, and social media is saturated with businesses trying to be heard. The noise is deafening. So, how do you stand out? That’s exactly what I...
Why Leaders Struggle with Delegation—And How to Fix It
Delegation is one of the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal, yet many struggle with it. Some leaders delegate too little, holding onto tasks they shouldn’t. Others delegate poorly, assigning the wrong tasks to the wrong people or failing to provide the...
Navigating Post-Election Uncertainty: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
The election may be over, but let’s be real—uncertainty still feels like it’s the air we’re all breathing. Between economic shifts, social tensions, and global changes, it’s easy to feel unsettled. In times like these, leaders who prioritize emotional intelligence...
False Stories, Real Consequences: How Leadership Missteps Break Trust
Leadership that creates a narrative first and then seeks data to support it pays a significant price: the loss of credibility and buy-in from those who follow them. This approach not only leads to flawed decision-making but erodes the foundation of trust that...
The Power of Leadership Engagement: Strategies for Success
In today’s fast-paced business environment, leadership engagement is key to boosting productivity, building stronger relationships, and fostering effective communication. As leaders, we are responsible for controlling the emotional "weather" within our teams—balancing...
The Importance of Pronouncing Names Correctly
In a world where cultural diversity is increasingly the norm, the correct pronunciation of names is more important than ever. Names are more than just words—they reflect who we are, and they deserve to be spoken with care and respect. While this topic is garnering...
Jamey Rootes’ Winning Game Plan
Wouldn’t it be great to have a coach helping to call plays that would make you a better leader? Growing up in the UCLA heydays of John Wooden coaching unprecedented national champions, I wished he were my coach. I knew it would have made me a better player (that and...
How Process Drives Culture and Magnifies Engagement
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