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There was a hole in the pathway where two bricks came loose and were subsequently kicked away. People walked past that hole all day. As they noticed it, many commented on how it was a tripping hazard, how someone should
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
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
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
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
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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