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The Struggles of Middle Managers in Today’s Corporate World

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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The Wisdom of Hope

Articles and Whitepapers

By Harry Hutson ‘Hope’ is an impractical idea that turns out to be useful, especially in painful times like these. Hope is often misunderstood, underestimated, ignored and belittled, not least because it has separate, seemingly contradictory modes. You want Hope to be there in moments of despair when the best you can do is

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Edging Toward the Center

Articles and Whitepapers

An Opportunity to Align Our Values, Our Practices, and the Purpose of Our WorkBy Matt Minahan and Peter Norlin So, how many OD consultants does it take to have a meeting? I figure it can be done with about 10:1 to provide a model1 to call for a vision statement1 to propose definitions1 to

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3. Interpersonal Conflict on Your Team: The Solutions

Conflict Management

Conflict is a common occurrence, but it can be harmful to working teams and the organization as a whole. Our earlier blogs outlined both the CAUSES and the IMPACTS of interpersonal conflict on teams. It’s time to address the solutions for these conflicts. How do you address the issue skillfully to help the team (or

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Leadership Resolutions for the New Year

Executive Coaching & Leadership Development, Self-Care, Self-Awareness, & Growth Mindset

While many people are making resolutions to better themselves in the coming year, an area that does not get much focus is resolving to become a better leader. If you are in a leadership position of any kind, it is important to find ways to continuously improve, both for yourself and for your team. Below,

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