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Newsletter: Are you inadvertently planning to fail?

We had a fascinating week last month in which we facilitated strategic planning for three high performing teams under very different circumstances: What struck me was that, while these organizations differed in industry, geography, and perspective, their core needs were the same. They wanted to achieve alignment around their new, post-pandemic visions. And they valued our practical approach of quickly translating…

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The Surprising Power Of Questions

Where do you start with important workplace initiatives? Whether you’re addressing employee satisfaction, diversity and inclusion goals, or remote work policies, the best place to start is probably with listening. Ask people about their experiences, and use their answers to inform your action planning.

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How To Have Difficult Conversations

Having tough conversations is one of the hardest parts of being a leader – whether those conversations are about poor performance, staffing changes, or racism in the workplace.  For tough conversations, begin from a place of mutual respect and shared vulnerability, and continue with these other strategies.

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Newsletter: Here’s to Hope

It has been hard to watch the sadness and grief that have spilled out into our streets over the last week. As an African-American; as a leader; as the mom of a sweet, brown boy; and as someone who went to law school based on a belief in the power of justice, the events of…

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Are You Ready To Serve On A Board?

What can leaders aspiring to board roles do to position themselves for success? Start with cultivating these 5 skills.

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