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Read more about the article 3 Questions That Reveal Purpose (& Strengths!) 

3 Questions That Reveal Purpose (& Strengths!) 

  • Post author:MetaM
  • Post published:March 7, 2026
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I recently read a post by Daniel Pink, the #1 New York Times bestselling author who has spent 30 years…

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Read more about the article Replace Vigilance with Joy in Your Leadership

Replace Vigilance with Joy in Your Leadership

  • Post author:MetaM
  • Post published:February 24, 2026
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I rarely meet senior leaders who want to micromanage. What I see instead are leaders with powerful strengths (responsibility, high…

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Read more about the article Meaning, Not Motivation Is the Fix for Low Engagement

Meaning, Not Motivation Is the Fix for Low Engagement

  • Post author:MetaM
  • Post published:February 5, 2026
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Gallup just released another round of employee engagement data—and once again, the numbers are sobering. Only 31% of employees were…

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Read more about the article Increase Impact by Listening Longer

Increase Impact by Listening Longer

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  • Post published:February 4, 2026
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Under pressure, most leaders are listening to respond—not to understand. Not because we don’t care. But because stress speeds up…

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Read more about the article Balancing Empathy Without Lowering Standards

Balancing Empathy Without Lowering Standards

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  • Post published:January 20, 2026
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The last five+ years have fundamentally changed what employees expect from leadership. And the data is clear: empathy matters. Businesses…

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Read more about the article Don’t Make Resolutions. Do This Instead!

Don’t Make Resolutions. Do This Instead!

  • Post author:MetaM
  • Post published:December 29, 2025
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This made me smile! And it also captures why every December I make my case for skipping New Year’s resolutions…

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Read more about the article Powerful Reflection Questions for EOY

Powerful Reflection Questions for EOY

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  • Post published:December 23, 2025
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As the year winds down, many leaders I speak with aren’t eager to set goals just yet. They’re tired. They’re…

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Read more about the article A Proven Formula for Earning Trust

A Proven Formula for Earning Trust

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  • Post published:December 9, 2025
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I recently revisited Harvard professor Frances Frei’s Trust Triangle -- and love it as a simple, powerful way to understand…

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Read more about the article 6 Emotionally Intelligent Strategies to Combat Disrespect   

6 Emotionally Intelligent Strategies to Combat Disrespect   

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  • Post published:September 8, 2025
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Disrespect in the workplace isn’t just uncomfortable—it can erode trust, stall productivity, and test your leadership. But how you respond…

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Read more about the article Get This Balance Right and Teams Thrive

Get This Balance Right and Teams Thrive

  • Post author:MetaM
  • Post published:September 3, 2025
  • Post category:Blog

Courage and humanness aren’t opposites—they’re partners. When leading teams, it’s tempting to over-index on one or the other: * High…

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