Leading Blog
APRIL 28, 2025
W HEN the path ahead is clear, leadership feels easier. You can plan, predict, and rally your team around certainty. But real leadership shows up when the road disappears. In uncertain times, leadership doesnt collapse from lack of effort. It collapses because leaders mistake activity for clarity. In doing so, they lose momentum when it matters most.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 21, 2025
This Quick Gut Check That Can Save Your Team Hours of Rework You move fast. Decisions pile up. Calendars fill. But in the rush to deliver, its easy to overlook the moments that make or break real collaborationthe ones where people feel included, respected, and clear on whats happening and why. This simple collaboration checklist for leaders gives you a pause-and-reset moment before the next big move.
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Next Level Blog
APRIL 23, 2025
A few weeks ago, I had breakfast with a friend who spent twenty years as a senior engineer at Intel. Ten years ago, Apple lured him away to build a new engineering team. Knowing Intel has lost roughly 67 % of its market cap in the last five yearswhile NVIDIA has sprinted aheadI asked him, What happened? He didnt hesitate. They wouldnt risk killing the x86 cash cow, so the world passed them by.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 11, 2025
Toxic self-acceptance corrodes life. Dont be so pleased with yourself that it justifies mediocrity. We approve of ourselves and disapprove of others. Lopsided approval makes us thrash through life like a flat tire. Addiction to self-love becomes self-deception. Others arent your biggest challenge. Self-leadership is harder than leading others. More.
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Rich Gee Group
APRIL 29, 2025
Listen to the interview. Ever wonder why a fresh-minted manager storms in and starts trash-talking every project, process, and pixel the last boss touched? Heres research that tells you why: A 2024 study out of Stanfords Graduate School of Business tracked 2,600 leadership transitions and found that managers who loudly discredit their predecessors enjoy a 12% faster rise in title (and comp) during their first two years.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 9, 2025
In a world where misinformation spreads at lightning speed, how can leaders protect themselves and their organizations from making crucial decisions based on flawed thinking? In this episode of my Leadership Biz Cafe podcast, Ive invited Dr. Alex Edmans to join me to help tackle this timely and.
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Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 7, 2025
When You’re the Stakeholder AND Out of the Loop Youre reading the latest executive update when it hits you: youve been left out of the loopagain. You didnt miss the memothere just wasnt one. Youre a key stakeholder. You own part of the work. Your team is affected. And yet somehow, you were left out of the conversation. Its not just frustratingits disruptive.
Next Level Blog
APRIL 9, 2025
For ten years Ive been asking audiences of leaders this question: In the last year, has it been easier or harder to control your level of mental chatter? In every year of the last ten, the answer has been harder. It would seem, then, that the leadership curve on mental chatter is up and to the right. For example, a group of sixty-five leaders I spoke to this past week on the connection between effective self-management and positive leadership outcomes posted these overall results in a self-asses
Leading in Context
APRIL 16, 2025
By Linda Fisher Thornton The Keep it Simple approach is good for many situations, butkeeping it simple will set you up for failure in ethics.Usingan oversimplified approach to solving a complex ethical problemjust means you leave out variables you should be considering.
Rich Gee Group
APRIL 15, 2025
Let me start with a quick story about Jessica - one of my rockstar clients who leads a boutique consulting firm. She was working overtime, chasing every flavor of the month leadership approach - new frameworks, fresh buzzwords, you name it. But the harder she chased, the less impact she made. Her leadership vision became diluted, scattered, and forgettable.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Great Results Team Building
APRIL 21, 2025
According to a recent report in CEO World Magazine , over half of todays CEOs say their workplace culture is toxic. Thats a 10% jump from the previous year. Let that sink in. Most organizations invest in talent acquisition. And then they invest in strategic planning retreats. But then they struggle because CULTURE is what determines how well your TALENT implements that STRATEGY!
Leading Blog
APRIL 4, 2025
M OST business leaders assume that if they roll out the right strategy, success will follow. But the truth is, even the best strategy will fail without full buy-in from your team. Lack of buy-in is the silent killer of growth. Its why so many marketing initiatives fall flat, why sales teams resist new processes, and why companies struggle to implement real change.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 25, 2025
Episode 300: What separates a leader people want to follow from one they just tolerateand could it be as simple as how you say, “Great job”? If you’re like most leaders, you’re juggling tasks, solving problems, and keeping your team afloatbut somewhere in the chaos, encouragement gets overlooked. And yet, your team is craving it.
HR Digest
APRIL 3, 2025
The automotive industry is no stranger to turbulence, and General Motors (GM) is once again navigating the choppy waters of layoffs. In January 2025, GM filed a WARN notice signaling layoffs at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas. The upcoming General Motors layoffs will send ripples through the workforce and raise questions about the automakers future direction.
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Leading in Context
APRIL 9, 2025
By Linda Fisher Thornton In my Applied Ethics Class, I introduce my students to the Five Whys. This is a simple and valuable tool for getting to the root cause of problems. We may think we understand why something happened but when we fix whatever we think is the sole cause we dont always get the intended result. The reason for that is that problems tend to have multiple causes.
Rich Gee Group
APRIL 7, 2025
Starting a new job is like walking onto a stage the spotlights on you, and everyones curious: Who is this person? What are they going to bring? This is your shot to build momentum, earn trust fast, and make people say, Were lucky to have them. But heres the secret: its not about showing off its about showing up. Whether youre leading a team, stepping into a new company, or switching industries, these first few weeks are your launchpad.
leaderCommunicator
APRIL 21, 2025
Put yourselves in the shoes of the average employee today. Chances are, theyve seen their share of company PowerPoints, heard the talking heads with leaders at town halls, and read lots of executive emails detailing company strategies. Its no wonder that employees are tuned out or disengaged, as many polls indicate. Much of whats communicated to employees is dry, procedural, and seemingly unconnected to the work they do every day.
Leading Blog
APRIL 17, 2025
I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. William Vanderbloemen on complaining: Complaining gives us a lot of positive reinforcement. It makes us think were smarter than the powers that be, and it helps us bond with a group. Ask anyone who is friends with their very first coworkers from decades ago.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 18, 2025
Episode 299: How do you use your problem-solving skills to tell your boss no… without risking your job? Weve all been thereyour boss makes a decision that feels wrong, risky, or just totally off. But speaking up? That feels like walking a tightrope over a pit of career-ending lava. In todays fast-paced, high-pressure environments, staying silent when you disagree with leadership can hurt your integrity , your team, and even your performance.
Tanveer Naseer
APRIL 23, 2025
In this edition of my Leadership Espresso Shot series, I explore the dynamic between authority and influence, and some important findings from the field of neuroscience that reveal how quickly leaders can lose trust and with it, the ability to successfully drive peak performance in their organization. Considering how easily this can happen, this is an episode youll want to check out if you want to ensure youre able to bring out the best in those you lead.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 24, 2025
Emotional fatigue doesnt just drain your energyit steals your passion, clouds your judgment, and dulls your leadership edge. This post unpacks the warning signs and offers practical steps to restore clarity, energy, and effectiveness before burnout takes over.
Rich Gee Group
APRIL 25, 2025
Listen to the interview. Lets get something straight - leadership isnt a comfy chair and a title on LinkedIn. Its a warzone of decisions, risks, failure, growth, and transformation. Thats why when I first heard the phrase Ad Astra Per Aspera - To the stars through hardship - in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , it hit me like a punch to the gut. Because that is Catalyst Leadership.
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HR Digest
APRIL 20, 2025
HR Analytics has revolutionized the capabilities of the workplaces that have adopted these explorative systems, but some considerations have gone unexplored. Specifically, were talking about the relationship between HR analytics and data privacy. The link between HR data collection and privacy ethics is one that is often ignored, but the security concerns around HR tools must be addressed before we embrace the technology with open arms.
Leading Blog
APRIL 25, 2025
U NCERTAINTY is dominating business planning. The tariffs announced on April 2 could trigger a self-induced, economic nuclear winter, according to hedge fund manager Bill Ackman. Businesses and nations are locked into a complex, international web of trade networks, just-in-time supply systems, currency exchanges, and mutual competition. And much of it is underpinned by the US dollar.
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 4, 2025
Episode 297: How do you give critical feedback to your boss without risking the relationship, overstepping, stressing out, or burning bridges? Youre juggling priorities, managing a team, and trying to meet expectations. But what happens when your managers decisions create more chaos than clarity? In this episode, youll get practical tools to shift that dynamic and build a stronger, more strategic relationship with your bossno drama required.
Frank Sonnenberg Online
APRIL 29, 2025
Whats more important than liking yourself and feeling content with who you are and what you do? That doesnt happen by accident. If you want to feel proud, you must earn it. This requires a conscious effort to choose a path that fosters pride and self-respect. Some believe wealth, power, and status are the key to that end. The fact is, achieving genuine fulfillment requires deliberate choices a commitment to strong moral character , steadfast personal values, and taking full responsibility for y
Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 21, 2025
Busy managers say they dont have time to coachbut coaching is what employees want most. The good news? Coaching saves time when done right. Learn 3 time-saving strategies and 10 powerful contrasts between coaching and traditional managers. Stop doing more. Start doing what matters most.
Lead from Within
APRIL 15, 2025
Its easy to assume that todays leaders are confidently embracing AI, but behind many polished titles and strategic goals is a quieter truth: uncertainty. Beneath the surface, even the most accomplished executives are wrestling with questions theyve never had to answer before. What does it mean to lead in a world where intelligence is automated? Where insight is generated in seconds?
HR Digest
APRIL 24, 2025
As IBMs Q1 2025 earnings renew market faith, its layoffs and cultural shifts signal a deeper transformation. What weve seen today gives a clear signal that its time HR professionals at IBM must steer through job cuts, a stricter return-to-office mandate, and a pivot to AI-driven innovation. On April 23, 2025, IBM released its Q1 2025 earnings, reporting $14.54 billion in revenue, a 0.6% year-over-year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.60, surpassing analyst expectations.
Leading Blog
APRIL 14, 2025
H ISTORICALLY, women have faced significant hurdles in employment negotiations. Heres what we know about these barriers, plus strategies leaders can use to improve fairness in the workplace. The Barriers that Women Face In 2006, Carnegie Mellon University professor Linda Babcock and her colleagues published research showing that women tend to initiate negotiations, particularly salary negotiations, significantly less often than men do.
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