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4 Leadership Assumptions that Limit Your Team’s Productivity

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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Diagnostics

Seth's Blog

“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.

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Turning Data Into Insights: What Smart Communicators Do Differently

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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PICK YOUR Coaching Business SUPERPOWER.

Master Coach University

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.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

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

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Productivity, AI and pushback

Seth's Blog

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.

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Feeling tired, uninspired?

The Creative Life

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.

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Quick Decisions: How to Collaborate When You Have to Decide Fast

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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Addressing youth mental health through school-based services

McKinsey

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.

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Education is free, learning is expensive

Seth's Blog

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.

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Do your verbs

The Creative Life

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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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Coach FEATURE: Ilyse Greenberg

The Coaching Tools Company

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Ilyse Greenberg We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our "Meet the Coach" features! This month we meet Ilyse Greenberg, a Leadership & Career Coach from the USA. Interview with Ilyse About Ilyse Lives In : USA Company : Ilyse C. Greenberg Coaching & Consulting Type of Coach : Leadership & Career Coach Describe your coaching business in one sentence : Ilyse C.

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Character is key: Leadership excellence in the public sector

McKinsey

In a disrupted world, public sector leadership is getting harder. New McKinsey research shows how excellent leaders are rising to the challenge: They make purpose their engine and character their compass.

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Versions of reality

Seth's Blog

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

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[Infographic] 2025 Culture Snapshots

Up Your Culture

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.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

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

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The Hidden Costs of Overcommitment at Work

Eat Your Career

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.

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Beyond Checking the Box: Show Your Team What Success Looks Like

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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Investing in the manufacturing workforce to accelerate productivity

McKinsey

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.

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Why can’t I finish this?

The Creative Life

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.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

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.

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Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way

Your Work, Your Way

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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The Surprising Communication Skill Undermining Your Team’s Productivity

Let's Grow Leaders

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

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A new operating model for a new world

McKinsey

While your strategic goals may be the right ones, is the organization built to achieve them? New research reveals a dynamic system that creates value in the face of volatility.

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And when it breaks?

Seth's Blog

Most of the pitch and the demo is all about how terrific our plans are, and how well our gadget works. But if we hope for resilience, perhaps it makes sense to show off how gracefully the system breaks. Because it will break. Because plans won’t work out. Because we’ll be surprised. And then what happens?

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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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.

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The 6 C’s of Wisdom Marketing: How Coaches Build Trust and Stand Out | by Cindy Schulson

The Coaching Tools Company

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as The 6 C’s of Wisdom Marketing: How Coaches Build Trust and Stand Out | by Cindy Schulson When we’re young, we often believe we have all the answers. But as we grow, we recognize something far more valuable than knowledge alone—wisdom. Wisdom isn't just about intelligence or expertise; it’s about using your insights and experiences with intention and integrity.

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Leading with 'Why': How Purpose-Driven Leadership Shapes Organizational Success

Up Your Culture

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.

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How Human-Centered Leaders Understand Other Perspectives

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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Show me the value: A CIO view on how tech can shape the business

McKinsey

Skip to main content Show me the value: A CIO view on how tech can shape the business June 18, 2025 | Interview Analog Devices CIO Nancy Avila charts a course to value through building trust between the business and IT. Technology has emerged as a critical priority for businesses, not just for IT. As a result, tech leaders’ responsibilities are expanding into areas outside IT , including customer experience, innovation, operations, procurement, and strategy.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

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.

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But what do they say at the meeting?

Seth's Blog

This is the way to understand business-to-business selling. After you’ve left with the purchase order, what does the buyer tell the boss? What does the boss tell the investors or the press? This helps decode why giant companies like Google or Facebook buy a company or don’t. It explains why McKinsey can charge 20 times as much for consulting as a former McKinsey consultant can.

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The Benefits of Asynchronous Online Learning for Your Team

Harvard Business School Online

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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The Engagement Gap: Why Culture Isn't Trickling Down

Up Your Culture

Engagement may be strong at the top.but it’s not making its way down the org chart. In this episode, Beth sits down with Kate Rehling, Senior Talent Analyst and Engagement Specialist at Up Your Culture, to explore the troubling disconnect between executives and employees when it comes to culture and engagement. Kate shares some amazing thoughts to consider, like: How front-line employees can easily feel disconnected if communication is top-down and infrequent Why managers are the mirror for how

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Boost Team Confidence Fast with This Wildly Successful Team Training Activity

Let's Grow Leaders

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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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!