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Why Strategic Work Gets Stuck — And What Leadership Teams Can Do About It

 

Hey there, Megan here.

As you probably know, I work with a lot of purpose-driven leadership teams. And something I see over and over again is a pattern that makes it really hard for these teams to ma...

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3 Ways to Navigate the Pressure while Strengthening the Team

"It doesn't matter how you do. What matters is that you try your best and that you support others."

How would it feel if someone gave you that advice?

That "permission"?

 

That was what I told...

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Maximizing CEO Time & Impact through Retreat Partnership

“Seriously, I have such a deep appreciation for the work you do — you made this a fantastic day!” —Leah Neaderthal, CEO of Smart Gets Paid


Smart Gets Paid CEO Leah Neaderthal wanted to host an ...

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Why the beginning of 2025 is especially challenging for Purpose-Driven Leaders, and what to do about it

leadership Jan 24, 2025

Of all the memories I have from serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Central America, there’s one that especially stands out when I think about how Purpose-Driven Leaders might feel at the start of 2...

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What You Need to Know About FourSight

special edition Mar 13, 2024

Based on 70+ years of research and 25+ years of international, cross-industry validation, the FourSight® Thinking Profile is an assessment that focuses on creative problem-solving and innovation. It h...

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3 Retreat Considerations that are Unique to 2022 — And what you can do about it

deep dive Mar 10, 2022

In 2022, hosting a team retreat is possibly more important than ever — but it may be even trickier than ever, too. 

Below are three retreat considerations that are unique to 2022, as well as tips abo...

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3 Strategies for Getting Those Looming Projects Done

Uncategorized Feb 09, 2022

Think back to when you were a new professional. 

What were your days and weeks like?

They were likely quite similar to each other: arrive at desk, check email, and do work. 

Variety came in the for...

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How to make your year happier and transformational

What would you be willing to do if you knew you could have a happier year?

If you could make your year full of growth and progress?

If it could be transformational?!

 

When I recently surveyed a g...

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When feedback makes your ego want to run and hide

What should you do when receiving feedback makes your ego want to run and hide?

Receiving feedback can be very challenging, especially if it is not something you were proactively seeking or if it was...

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Leader vs. Manager

“How old were you when you first became a leader?” the workshop facilitator asked us.

Everyone around the room collectively verbalized their answers.

I heard 45, 37, 52, 28, and a variety of other d...

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