Innovation Needs More Than Ideas. It Needs Safety
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about innovation. It’s a topic that comes up all the time in my work – usually framed as a desire for better ideas, more initiative, more strategic thinking. All good things. But as I’ve been sitting with recent conversations and...
It’s Mid-January — and How You Start Still Matters
By mid-January, most teams are already “back at it.” The emails are flying. Meetings are on the calendar. Projects are moving. And many leaders are quietly wondering why things still feel… heavy. That’s because January doesn’t automatically reset people. If anything,...
The Orchestra Effect: Why People Play Better for Leaders They Love
I went to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Saturday night to see Riccardo Muti conduct the New World Symphony by Dvořák. It was one of those performances that hits you right in the chest – thrilling, precise, emotional, and alive. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve...
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