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As the year comes to a close, many of us begin considering goals for the year ahead. However, before we can create meaningful plans, we need clarity. One of my favorite reminders comes from Brené Brown: “Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” We often think about that idea in terms of leadership. We know teams…
Are you an introvert? In this Forbes Coaches Council article, Mountaintop CEO Precious Williams Owodunni shares “Introversion is a superpower. Introverted leaders can leverage it to enhance their people management skills by leaning into their natural tendency to listen deeply. Listening will allow them to develop trust with colleagues quickly. Those meaningful, trusting relationships with…
Thanks to all our Mountaintop Consulting colleagues for helping us go far. Quote inspiration this month: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
Since 2022, our team has been focused on doing fewer things that have greater impact, or the concept of “addition by subtraction.” (Thanks to coach Robert Friedland for the term.) This practice requires a diligent look at every new and existing commitment – personal and professional. This rationing of your focus is particularly valuable when time is…
Learning to view failures as opportunities is a useful way to build resilience and eventual success, but it is easier said than done. If you’re working on building this useful muscle, start with others. Identify someone you admire and examine what happened after a key failure in that person’s career or personal life and how…
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