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organizational development
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Please Don’t Let Them Walk in Your Footsteps
Recently, I saw a meme on LinkedIn that had a picture of two sets of footprints. One set was clearly larger, and the other clearly smaller, intended to represent a…
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The Construction and Destruction of Culture
The question, “If everyone else was doing it, would you?” has long been used to challenge conformity. Yet, the reality is more sobering. In many situations—whether in organizations, schools, communities,…
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Platitudes Don’t Create Leaders
In my opinion, leadership is one of the most discussed and misunderstood topics in modern discourse. Every day, social media platforms seem to be flooded with well-meaning but ultimately superficial…
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Why Impostor Syndrome Might Be Awesome
Charles Darwin once said, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” In other words, people who know little often appear more confident than those who are more informed. This…
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Empowerment vs. Safe Spaces
If you had to choose one, which would you rather be: Empowered or Safe? In recent years, the call for “safe spaces” has grown louder in workplaces, schools, and social…
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When Empathy Inadvertently Becomes Sabotage
It seems that there has been an alarming and growing trend to emphasize perception-driven approaches, emotional responses, and leadership models such as servant leadership, which typically prioritize empathy and emotion…
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The Value of Contrasting Information
Information is both abundant and easily accessible. Hence, the concept of “thinking for yourself” has gained new importance. Yet, at the same time, this idea is often misunderstood. Many people…
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Ghosting, Follow-Through, and Leadership
In my many years as a leadership strategist, I have found that two things can destroy a leader’s credibility faster than you can say “promotion denied.” These two cardinal sins…
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Epistemic Rigidity in Law Enforcement
Officers in law enforcement and security often face complex and rapidly evolving situations requiring up-to-date knowledge and flexible thinking. However, like many professionals, law enforcement officers can fall prey to…
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Aligning Vision with Team Composition
I always say it: a leader’s vision must be compelling enough to galvanize action. Indeed, common wisdom suggests that a leader’s vision should resonate with the values and aspirations of…
