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Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You
Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You A Different Setting, A Different Perspective I’ve come to believe that most people don’t stop growing because they get older. They stop growing…
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Success Still Requires Focused Effort
Success Still Requires Focused Effort “Success usually isn’t determined by who has access to the best tools. It’s determined by who uses those tools with the greatest discipline.” We are…
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Harnessing Your Fears: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt
By understanding the nature of our fears, transforming our approach from one of pain to one of power,…
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The Power and Importance of Leadership Curiosity
Integrate being curious into your daily routines. Challenge yourself and your team to think differently, question assumptions, and…
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Why Do Some People Succeed after Failing, While Others Continue to Flounder?
In a new paper published in the 150th anniversary issue of Nature, Wang and colleagues developed a mathematical model to pinpoint…
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Off the clock: How our perception of time can affect productivity
Watching the clock drags performance down, and optimism about the future does the opposite. Managers who understand this…
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Empathy: An Essential Virtue for Leadership and Life
As the world navigates disruptive times, empathy has never been a more critical leadership virtue. In fact, it…
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The Hidden Toll of Microstress
Microstresses are small moments of stress that seem manageable on their own — think a vague, worrying text…
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How Burnout Became Normal — and How to Push Back Against It
Slowly but steadily, while we’ve been preoccupied with trying to meet demands that outstrip our resources, grappling with…
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If you want to become a happier person as you grow older, say goodbye to these 9 habits
Growing old gracefully, isn’t just about maintaining physical health. It’s also about nurturing happiness. But, there are certain…
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Everything has a Beginning, Middle, and End; Farewell to Bambi
Every farewell in life serves as a reminder of life's fragility and inherent beauty. While Bambi's physical presence…
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Leading with Questions: How Leaders Discover Powerful Answers by Knowing How and What to Ask
In short, this book is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about knowing it all. It’s about being…
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What Is an Empath? And 4 Signs You Are One
Do you take on the stress of others? Are you very sensitive? Do you feel overwhelmed in crowded…
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Virtuous Leadership Part 2: The Four Basic Virtues – Alex Havard
This is part 2 in a series on Virtuous Leadership, featuring insights from Alex Havard, founder of the…
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The Importance of Character in Leadership | Jordan Peterson
In this video, Jordan Peterson delves into the critical role that character development plays in effective leadership, emphasizing…
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Unlocking the Power of Virtue in Leadership
Virtuous leadership offers a path to success that is sustainable, ethical, and deeply rewarding. By embracing virtues like…
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Saint Patrick: A Life of Significance and Lesson To Us All
Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day extends beyond enjoying the festive greenery and toasting to good health—it's about appreciating the…
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Developing dual awareness
Leaders faced with volatility and uncertainty will benefit from building a keen awareness of both themselves and the…
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Designing Your Life: More Than Just Fate
"Many people find themselves in a race they never intended to run, chasing after what they were told…
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The Lost Art of Manners: A Reflection on Modern Etiquette
It's essential to remember that everyone deserves respect and that all individuals are created equal, regardless of their…
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Practical Therapy Tools for Mental Clarity and Better Conversations Mental health is no longer something that sits outside…
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Your Life Will Be Defined by How You Affect Other People
No matter the stage or role we find ourselves in, the answer remains consistent: be of service, help,…
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Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want
In corporate strategy projects, executive leadership teams work through a series of questions to determine how their businesses…
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Look in the Mirror, Not Out the Window
It's not an intricate formula; it's relatively simple, albeit not easy. Instead of looking out the window each…
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Our Relationships End Up Being Tested When They’re Under Pressure
When everything is going smoothly, maintaining good professional relationships becomes effortless. Celebrating successes, engaging in small talk during…
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The Only Way to Combat Darkness is to Bring Light
It's a challenging journey, but one that's necessary. In a world rife with increasing darkness, it is our…
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How to Stop Procrastinating
Do you keep postponing work you need to do? The problem probably stems from one of three things:…
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Daily Leadership Thought #128 – Establish Healthy Boundaries, Then Be Disciplined About It
Most of this unhappiness, conflict and stress I see in the workplace and life these days comes down…
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The Importance of Virtue in Leadership
Throughout history, virtuous behaviors by leaders have served as the bedrock upon which thriving societies and successful businesses…
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High Performance: Lessons From The Best on Becoming Your Best
In your high-performance journey, you'll need to be courageous too. The road to high performance is daunting. By…
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When You Want to Complain, Problem-Solve Instead
No matter how great your work, your colleagues, or your organization may be, problems are a part of…
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How Leaders Can Change the Dialogue and Move Us All Forward in a Positive Direction
It appears that the voices of those seeking to divide us and emphasize our hardships and problems have grown louder.…
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