Leadership Articles
September 3, 2025
Stop Trying to “Talk It Out.” Unite Teams with a Mission They Can’t Solve Alone
Most leaders try to resolve conflict by increasing communication.Or by scheduling more opportunities for connection. It makes sense in theory.But in practice, it’s not enough. Consider a classic lesson from
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September 2, 2025
Why “Doing Nothing” Makes You Better at Everything
he neuroscience of rest—and five zero-effort rituals to boost clarity, creativity, and sustainable performance. We don’t burn out because we’re weak. We burn out because we treat rest like a
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September 1, 2025
Normalize Emotion, Unlock Performance: A Leader’s Playbook
If your team builds products, solves problems, or serves customers, then emotion is already at work. The question isn’t whether emotions belong in business. It’s whether you’ll harness them as
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August 28, 2025
Trust: leadership’s greatest force multiplier
“I trust you, Dad. Now, more than ever.” The most beautiful words you can hear from someone close. These were my son’s words, not long ago. I hadn’t hit a
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August 26, 2025
Leadership Is an Infinite Game (If You Play It Right)
A few years ago, I watched a leader dissolve in real time. Sharp. Strategic. Tireless. They hit every quarterly target, crushed KPIs, and lived on adrenaline. If leadership were a
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August 25, 2025
Replacing the Leader Doesn’t Fix the Problem
I recently worked with a team that had replaced their leader, hoping for a fresh start. But when I spoke to the team members individually, a pattern emerged: The same
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August 25, 2025
Coach-Like Leadership: 6 Micro-Skills Every Manager Can Master (in 30 Days)
Most managers try to help by giving answers. Coach-like leaders help by growing thinkers. The difference isn’t fluffy ➝ it shows up as higher ownership, clearer priorities, faster momentum, and
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August 25, 2025
When Logic Isn’t Enough: The (Often Ignored) Power of Emotion in Leadership
Years ago, I was recruiting for one of my earliest companies. I interviewed every candidate myself I wanted people who aligned with the vision. One person still stands out: very
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August 23, 2025
Weekend Reset for Leaders: Beyond the Gym
Most leaders equate “wellness” with workouts, macros, and sleep. Important—yes. But sustainable leadership energy also depends on mental clarity, emotional resilience, and strategic focus. Before we talk tactics, think of
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August 24, 2025
3 Ways to Optimize Your Weekend as a Leader
Leaders often misuse weekends either by The real key? A strategic reset. Not just rest. Not just work. But intentional energy recalibration. ✅ Work-Life Regeneration → Leaders who dedicate even
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August 24, 2025
How to Boost Team Engagement in 30 Days (Using PACE)
Most teams don’t need another massive transformation.They need small, visible rituals that make work feel meaningful, doable, and worth showing up for. That’s what PACE does—Purpose, Autonomy, Connection, Evidence-of-Progress—a simple
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August 18, 2025
The Paradox of Growth
Most people think growth comes from discontent. “If I just push harder, I’ll finally get where I want to be.” But what if the opposite is true? What if growth
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August 20, 2025
Delegation That Doesn’t Boomerang: A Leader’s Playbook
Most leaders don’t struggle with delegation.They struggle with reversed delegation – when a task leaves your desk and quietly returns with: Let’s fix that with a clean, repeatable system. The
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August 17, 2025
Shedding Knowledge to Become Wise
We live in an age where knowledge is abundant. Every answer is a search away. Every framework, strategy, or insight can be acquired. Yet, despite all this knowledge, true wisdom
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August 17, 2025
The More You Try to Control, the Less You Actually Lead
I used to believe that great leaders were the ones with the firmest grip. You know the type. ✅ Always composed. ✅ No cracks in the armor. ✅ Sharp suit,
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August 17, 2025
5 Leadership Lessons from The Last Dance
Michael Jordan is the GOAT — but even he couldn’t win alone. As a teenager in early post-communist Romania, I was obsessed with basketball. No internet. No smartphones. Just a
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August 17, 2025
Why Healthy Disagreement Drives 10x Growth
Most leaders love agreement. It feels good when your team is aligned. It’s reassuring when no one challenges your ideas. It feels like progress. But is it really? I’ve seen
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