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What will you become under pressure?
If you’ve ever studied physics, you might recall the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Namely, the…
The cost of waiting in leadership decision making
One of the most overlooked drains on energy at work is indecision. Not bad decisions….
When being indispensable becomes a career trap
There’s something satisfying about being the person everyone turns to. You’re the one who knows…
How to accept praise with confidence and humility
I once watched a manager congratulate one of her employees after a particularly successful project. “You did an outstanding job,” she said. “The client was thrilled.” The employee smiled awkwardly and immediately replied, “It really wasn’t that difficult. Besides, everyone
Compassionate leadership without lowering standards
When leaders hear the word compassion, they often worry about one thing. If I’m compassionate, will standards slip? Will accountability weaken? Will people take advantage? That concern is understandable, but it’s based on a misunderstanding. Compassionate leadership is not about
Leadership accountability starts with clarity
One of the fastest ways to drain energy at work is ambiguity. Not pressure. Not workload. Ambiguity. When people are unclear about who owns what, decisions slow down, conversations loop, and frustration builds. That is where leadership accountability becomes an
Leadership presence: your most overlooked energy tool
One of the most underestimated drains on energy at work has nothing to do with workload. It has to do with attention. Be present and attentive When leaders are physically present but mentally elsewhere, energy drops. And that’s where leadership
Constructive feedback: pruning, not cutting down
Our friends recently undertook a major house renovation. As part of the work, the crew cut down a young walnut tree in the front yard. I happened to be there on the day this was done. I overheard our friend’s
Team energy: leaders set the tone
One of the easiest things for leaders to underestimate is how quickly energy moves through a group. We often think of energy as something individual, something people manage on their own. But in reality, team energy is collective. You can
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Merge Gupta-Sunderji, CSP, Leadership Expert
Merge’s leadership development consultancy has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders; to help great people become exceptional leaders so that they can turn their people power into real and tangible results. Through her speaking, training, consulting, mentoring and facilitation services, Merge helps leaders in organizations create high-performing workplaces.
