Seth's Blog
JULY 11, 2025
What’s possible and what’s required? It’s still surprising to me that some of these ideas aren’t widely held, because they seem so clear to me: Skill is a choice. Talent is overrated, and if we choose to get better at something, we probably can. Responsibility is a privilege. It’s not given to us, it’s taken. When we choose to be on the hook for something, it makes our work better.
Harvard Business School Online
JULY 8, 2025
Asynchronous online learning offers a flexible, self-paced way for professionals to build skills without disrupting their schedules. Explore how organizations are using it to support global teams, promote inclusivity, and drive meaningful growth.
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Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 21, 2025
Make Data Matter: Four Questions That Turn Info Into Influence You’ve been there. Someone senior asks, “Can you get me the numbers on this?” and you spring into action—spreadsheets flying, dashboards glowing. You deliver all the data and more… and the response? Blank stares. Follow-up questions you weren’t ready for. Maybe even frustration. Here’s the thing: your job isn’t just to share information.
Master Coach University
JUNE 27, 2025
Every single coach making real money has a coaching business superpower: You don’t need to be all three ‘superheros’ to build a profitable coaching business. You just need to lean HARD into ONE. For instance, in my practice? I don’t market. I don’t sell. But I coach like a madman. No funnels. No pitchfests.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement
There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how
Seth's Blog
JULY 2, 2025
Typesetters did not like the laser printer. Wedding photographers still hate the iphone. And some musicians are outraged that AI is now making mediocre pop music. One group of esteemed authors is demanding that book publishers refuse to use AI in designing book covers, recording audiobooks or a range of other tasks. As always, this isn’t going to work very well.
The Creative Life
JUNE 30, 2025
Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation Skip to site footer The Creative Life Coaching for creatives Menu About me Articles Books Work with me One-to-one coaching Group coaching Workshops for creatives Media coaching Contact me Search Feeling tired, uninspired? You’re not broken. There is nothing wrong with you. You just need a rest. by Sheryl Garratt I’ve been feeling tired lately.
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 30, 2025
When urgency strikes, and you need quick decisions. Skip the swirl—not the people. You’ve got 20 minutes and you need to make a few quick decisions. There’s no time to wrangle a cross-functional roundtable or schedule a “quick” sync (you know, the kind that somehow lasts 47 minutes). So you do what most people do—you trust your gut, make the call, and brace for the fallout.
McKinsey
JUNE 24, 2025
One in five US children has a mental health condition. Schools may play a critical role in providing evidence-based interventions. We suggest six actions for states to consider.
Seth's Blog
JUNE 28, 2025
That’s a complete reversal of how it used to be. Colleges used to be measured by how many books they had in the library. Access to courses was restricted. If knowledge was power, controlling access was essential. They even call it the ‘admissions office.’ Part of the status that comes from higher education is that they controlled who could find the information and who was left behind.
The Creative Life
JULY 7, 2025
Creative is not a noun. It's a verb, something you do. So do your verbs, whatever your field. Write, play, move, make. Especially now. The post Do your verbs appeared first on The Creative Life.
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Up Your Culture
JUNE 25, 2025
In 2025, culture is under pressure. Engagement levels are slipping, trust is wavering, and many employees are questioning whether their leaders are walking the talk. As the workplace evolves, so do the challenges that come with sustaining a culture where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work. That’s why we created the Culture Snapshots: to offer a bird’s-eye view of what’s really happening in organizations today.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 4, 2025
Episode 310: Which leadership assumptions are quietly sabotaging your team—and what if you don’t even know you’re making them? If you’ve ever felt stuck in your role—spending too much time on the wrong problems, struggling to connect with your team, or unsure how to level up your influence—this episode is a must. You’ll learn how the stories you tell yourself shape your leadership and how to rewrite them for better results.
McKinsey
JULY 2, 2025
The advanced industrial manufacturing workforce is retiring, and new workers need training for complex roles. Reducing time to proficiency could be critical to unlocking increased productivity.
Seth's Blog
JULY 5, 2025
“If it breaks, we’ll know how to fix it.” Old cars had an oil light, and that was about it. Often, we build things hoping they’ll work. But complex systems are more resilient when we build in the diagnostics for failure from the start. A multi-unit retail chain, a medical practice, a school–they need a dashboard and process for finding and fixing things before the entire enterprise fails.
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Eat Your Career
JUNE 30, 2025
It starts with good intentions. You offer to take on a little extra—help out here and there. Maybe someone asks for a favor, and you’re happy to step in. Or maybe no one asks; you just see the need and fill it because that’s who you are. You care. You want to be helpful, supportive, reliable. But over time, that constant yes starts to weigh more heavily.
Harvard Business School Online
JUNE 26, 2025
Through a collaboration between DY Patil University and Harvard Business School Online, student Avanti Patil gained real-world business skills and a global perspective. Her story shows how integrating HBS Online courses into university programs can enhance the student experience and support career readiness.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 28, 2025
Paint a Clear Picture of What Success Really Means So, you’ve done the work. You’ve identified the habits that matter most—the practical, tactical behaviors that, when done well, drive the results your team is here to achieve. You’ve communicated them. Maybe even created a job aid or a snappy acronym. And now? Some of your team members are just checking the box.
The Creative Life
JUNE 23, 2025
Sometimes it's hard to let go of a creative project. So here are seven reasons why you can't seem to finish – and how to get it done The post Why can’t I finish this? appeared first on The Creative Life.
Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group
Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.
Seth's Blog
JULY 1, 2025
A sea slug sees far more colors than you do, and you probably see more than a profoundly color-blind person. Who’s right? We each carry our own version of reality, our own story about what happened, what’s around us and how things work. Our chosen reality serves two useful purposes: First, it binds us to the others in our circle. If you seek to communicate, speaking Esperanto in Nashville isn’t going to help very much–you do better assuming, as others do, that English is
McKinsey
JUNE 25, 2025
The goal of a redesign is to increase value, but failure rates are high. New research updates classic rules of redesign to help leaders flip the odds of success.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 27, 2025
Episode 309: Could a surprising communication skill be the hidden reason your hard-working team still struggles with productivity? You’re not imagining it. The real culprit behind missed deadlines, communication breakdowns, and lackluster performance often comes down to one overlooked issue: unclear expectations. In this episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul , you’ll learn how mastering just one leadership skill— clarity —can instantly shift your team from confusion to momen
Your Work, Your Way
JULY 1, 2025
In a previous post , I introduced the Smalley Personality quiz , a quick take on personality types in the workplace. The types are categorized as animals: Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver. Otters tend to be energetic, optimistic, and enthusiastic, especially about new, shiny ideas. They’re team players and the team cheerleaders. Beavers, on the other hand, live for accuracy, precision, and finding problems to point out, if not exactly to solve.
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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.
Seth's Blog
JULY 10, 2025
The system can be changed and normal is not permanent Find the smallest viable audience Pick your customers, pick your future Outdated maps might be worth less than no map at all Reliability is a superpower There are no side effects, merely effects There’s usually an opportunity to be of service Silence is an option, and so is leadership There is no perfect moment to begin Shame is a dream killer Everyone who disagrees with you believes they are correct Ship the work Treat different people diffe
McKinsey
JULY 9, 2025
Skip to main content The European asset management industry: Navigating volatile times July 9, 2025 | Article Felix Wenger  Niklas Nolzen  Nunzio Digiacomo Macroeconomic uncertainty and weaker profits are forcing the industry to rethink its business and operating models. (12 pages) The European asset management industry is facing rocky times. Although assets under management (AUM) are at record levels, structural trends are putting pressure on long-term viability.
Think Reliablility
JULY 1, 2025
A question came up recently in one of our Cause Mapping ® workshops: How do you keep management from influencing the outcome of root cause analysis? The integrity of an RCA depends on staying objective and sticking to the facts. When pressures from leadership creep in, they can unintentionally—or sometimes, deliberately—shape the investigation’s findings, leading to inaccurate conclusions.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 23, 2025
A Human-Centered Leadership Practice That Builds Trust, Reduces Friction, and Makes Every Decision Smarter You’ve done the work. The plan is solid, and you’re ready to roll. And still—before you hit go—it’s worth taking a moment to ask: “How might this land for the people it affects?” Yeah, that pause can feel inconvenient. You might hear things you can’t fully fix.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Up Your Culture
JULY 1, 2025
The 'Why' Factor: How Purpose-Driven Leadership Boosts Team Performance In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, effective leadership goes beyond setting goals and managing tasks - it requires a clear sense of purpose. Purpose-driven leadership, which centers on aligning team efforts with a deeper mission or reason for being, has emerged as a powerful force for enhancing team performance.
McKinsey
JULY 3, 2025
Return-to-office mandates are on the rise. A labor economist explains why this trend isn’t sustainable and why a work-from-anywhere model could yet be the future of work.
The Coaching Tools Company
JULY 10, 2025
Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as 10 Tips to Grow Your Coaching Business in 2025 Growing your coaching business isn’t just about strategy, it’s also deeply personal. It’s about choosing aligned actions over hustle. Holding your vision steady, even when self-doubt creeps in. And building a business that reflects who you are, not just what you do.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 7, 2025
Confidence Bursts create energy, build vital habits, and drive results Have you ever rolled out a new strategy and watched your team stare back like you suggested they wrestle alligators? You set a clear vision and explained why it matters, and instead of a chorus of “Let’s do this!” you get polite nods and a lot of side-eye. They get it—they’re just not sure they can pull it off.
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