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The Importance of Strategic Planning for Organizations

Strategic planning is more crucial than ever for organizations aiming to achieve long-term success. A well-crafted strategic plan serves as a roadmap to guide organizations toward their goals and help them navigate challenges along the way. However, many organizations face significant struggles when it comes to strategic planning: Lack of Clear Vision: Without a well-defined […]

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The Struggles of Middle Managers in Today’s Corporate World

Middle Managers

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, middle managers often find themselves in challenging positions. They are the crucial link between senior leadership and frontline employees, yet their roles are frequently undervalued and misunderstood. Let’s delve into why middle managers are struggling and how this impacts organizational retention: The Middle Manager’s Dilemma Middle managers are

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Navigate Leadership Polarities: Unlock the Power of Both/And Thinking

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Whether working in corporations, government agencies, nonprofits or a family business, managers are struggling. The struggle is often exacerbated when a child works in the shadow of a parent-owner. Employees notice when rising generation leaders strive to lead differently than their role model parents. And they may lose confidence and/or begin to privately question whether

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10 Unexpected Things that Enhance Leadership Capabilities

Growing Leaders

When we think about enhancing leadership capabilities, we often focus on formal training programs, mentorships and experience. However, there are several unexpected factors that can significantly boost a leader’s effectiveness. Here are 10 surprising elements that can grow your leadership skills: 1. Embracing Failure While failure is often seen as a setback, it can be

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Reading Guilty Pleasures Can Make You a More Inspiring Leader

Creativity & Innovation

“I’ve always thought that a good book should be either the entry point inward, to learn about yourself, or a door outward, to open you up to new worlds.” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid As the dog days of summer wind down, you might try to squeeze in one last trip to the beach or indulge

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Leadership: Overcoming Obstacles and Inspiring Success

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Leadership is often romanticized as a smooth journey to success, but the reality is far more complex. True leaders are those who face and overcome significant obstacles, emerging stronger and more resilient. Here are some inspiring stories and strategies from leaders who turned challenges into opportunities. Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone One of

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