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sustainable pace at work

A sustainable pace at work isn’t about slowing down

Many leaders assume pace is dictated by external pressure. Deadlines, clients, expectations from above. But in reality, pace is far more influenced by what leaders normalize day to day. That’s why a sustainable pace at work is not something teams

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take action

Take action: why leadership starts with getting involved

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

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compassionate leadership

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

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leadership accountability

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

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leadership presence

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

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constructive feedback

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

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