Pauses are powerful – here’s some thoughts on how to use them well.
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Retiring from partnership in law or professional services firm means deep personal and professional identity shifts. You’ve been operating in one mode for a long time – possibly your whole career in the one place. How to prepare for a new kind of life?
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I love some tasty spilled tea as much as the next person, but gossip at work is a double-edged sword. As a leader, your actions and attitudes can inadvertently fuel a negative gossip culture. Here's how you might be doing it and what you can do instead.
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Need to give some potentially unwelcome feedback to your boss? Some will welcome the direct approach, but often a little tact is more effective.
Here are 5 tips for giving feedback to those above you (or really, anyone) …
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As we navigate the corridors of our professional lives, comfort tasks often become soothing and familiar landmarks. They can also be a trap. Here’s why, and what to do about it.
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You've just landed a leadership role (congratulations!) and your team is seasoned, skilled, and let's just say it, has been around the solar system a few more times than you. They've got experience tucked in their belts while you’re still trying to figure out where the coffee machine is. No worries – here’s what to do.
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The law firm hierarchy used to be clear: work hard, put in the hours, respect the pecking order, do what you’re told, and await your turn. Not anymore.
Here’s what’s changing, and how to adapt.
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If you've ever wondered how to cast a dark cloud over the start of the workweek, I’m here to help.
Here are some top-notch (though not recommended) ways to make Mondays the most dreaded day for your team…
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The lights are on, the audience is watching, and there's an expectation to deliver. In these moments, it's easy to gaze across and compare our own behind-the-scenes chaos with the polished performances of our peers.
Here’s why we shouldn’t.
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In the work context, gut instincts are important but shouldn’t be the sole determinant in your decision making.
Here are three instances when listening to your gut feeling can be the right thing to do, and three when it’s not.
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Preparing for a crucial meeting?
Elevate your insight by asking yourself these 5 questions.
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Ever played one of those games where you connect the dots to reveal a hidden picture? Moving into executive leadership is a bit like that.
One of the superpowers you’ll want in your kit bag is systems thinking.
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I often hear clients ask how to balance driving accountability in their teams while remaining true to their value of treating people well.
Here’s why that’s the wrong question…
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I’ve noticed three clear themes in the challenges talented leaders face as they approach their first senior executive role.
Here are the red flags to look out for, and what to do about them.
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Some leadership practices verge on the culty…. see if you’re doing any of these!
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Don’t be a hater-maker… here’s 10 leadership pitfalls to avoid.
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Senior leaders are often seen as pillars of confidence and decisiveness. However, beneath their authoritative exteriors, these leaders grapple with their own set of fears and uncertainties. Here are 5 of them ...
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In the style of Yoda and with absolutely no apologies for the nerdiness, here are three ideas to find calm in the busyness of your day, that take literally no extra time.
All you need to change is your mindset…
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Sometimes we encounter people at work who consistently rupture relationships, belittle others, or straight up lie and scheme their way through the ranks. What to do?
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Are you being your own jailer?
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