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Great Leaders Have Resiliency

Peter Stark

In the beginning of COVID-19, many leaders I work with were describing the pandemic as a race we would win and then get back to the pre-pandemic normal. Never in my career have I seen leaders stretched to their limits as much as I have with this pandemic. Leaders needing to make difficult decisions about layoffs.

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Harmony & Rythm in Organizational Development

Harmonious Workplaces

Parallels between shared music-making and OD In the dynamic world of organizational development (OD), business leaders oftentimes find themselves on a continuous quest to find innovative and effective strategies for fostering teamwork, navigating change, and enhancing employee well-being.

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Storytelling in OD Communications

Harmonious Workplaces

In the end, she nailed the solo with a great degree of self-confidence… a moment that forged a path for Lisa to pursue a career in music and a life-long purpose to help raise the self-efficacy of others as a teacher and a team leader. Why did I share this story? First, to prove to Lisa that, yes, I do indeed listen to her… ha!

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7 Key Decisions for Starting Your Consulting or Coaching Business Right

Consulting Matters

Your goal is to have a career and business that supports your total life priorities and allows you to use your gifts and passions to make a difference in the world. Not only is it possible to make great money using your strengths and passion - but it's THE best way to that end. If you were in it for the money, you'd stay in corporate.

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One Pragmatic Tip: Reduce WIP (Work in Progress) Everywhere

Johanna Rothman

Start with the portfolio of everything you have to do. Choosing zero projects is great. Ask the product leaders to manage their WIP, also. And when collaboration isn't reasonable, suggest that people leave their work clean, so they don't multitask even if they have to context switch. Only commit projects to teams.

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Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Entrepreneurship: Passover Story Lessons

Chad Barr

One important lesson is that of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity. His determination to succeed can be seen in modern day leaders as well. Similarly, it was Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, who said, “Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people.”

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Great Leadership from the Inside Out: The Incredible Power of Humility

Makarios Consulting

What does a great leader look like on the inside and why is it important? In this five-part series, we will be looking at “Great Leadership from the Inside Out” … because what is within you as a leader determines what comes out of your leadership. I thanked him for having the courage (do you hear that word?)