“Seek above all for a game worth playing. Play as if your life and sanity depend on it, because they do!” — Robert S. de Ropp At year-end, leaders set goals, chase metrics and drive results. But here’s a deeper question: What game are you intentionally choosing to play in 2026, and will it make […]
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In a world that is volatile and fast-changing, just adding more skills isn’t enough. Leaders need to expand how they think—evolving their capacity to see patterns, hold multiple perspectives and act with discernment in ambiguity. That is the promise of vertical leadership development: it grows a leader’s underlying capacity, not just their toolkit. Vertical vs.
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In the fast-paced world of leadership and organizational growth, onboarding isn’t simply a checklist—it’s a strategic opportunity to shape culture, drive engagement and accelerate impact. Yet, many companies still struggle to translate onboarding intentions into reality, leaving new hires disoriented and undervalued. Common Onboarding Pitfalls Despite the best intentions, onboarding can easily fall short. Here
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“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg All generations gain from giving and receiving guidance from others, especially during periods of uncertainty. Whether facing economic shifts, industry disruptions or workplace transitions, mentorship provides a stabilizing force, clarity,
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“Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn, from Wherever You Go, There You Are The connection between lack of mindfulness on the road and in the office lies in the shared consequences of inattention—whether it’s physical harm on the road or emotional and organizational harm in the workplace. Both
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“Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” — Joseph Campbell Leadership growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Leaders evolve when faced with challenges that demand transformation—whether to survive or thrive (see Innolect’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Model). Using principles from vertical leadership development, we recognize that true growth begins when leaders
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