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What I Learned About Leading Courageously When a Trip Took an Unexpected Turn

On Saturday, October 7th, I awoke to the sound of aid raid sirens, a low boom, and then a louder...
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The Shift from Expert to Leader: What a Modern-Day Fable Teaches Us

Once upon a time, there was a talented Chef who loved cooking. They were incredibly creative and could happily cook...
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The World Doesn’t Need Another Leadership Model (But I Made One Anyway)

Last week I got Covid, and was too sick to finish the newsletter. This made my inner taskmaster very unhappy. ...
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Invitational Leadership: Engaging Your Team Beyond Directives

If you're a leader, you have the power to dictate what people should know and do. However, there's another, often...
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Gaining Perspective from the Middle Seat: How Leaders Can Benefit from Following for a Change

Leaders, have you experienced the delight of following? There is no question I like to lead - being out in...
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Leading From Any Seat: Unlocking Leadership at Every Level

Do you believe you need a fancy title, such as a manager or director, to exhibit leadership qualities? Think again....
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Beyond Facts: Sailing the Vast Ocean of Leadership with Stories

Would you believe me if I told you that sometimes being a leader is like captaining a boat without a...
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Steering the Ship: How Biotech Leaders Can Navigate Setbacks & Keep Momentum

As a leader in the fast-paced biotech world, you're steering the ship through uncharted waters, pioneering new frontiers in science...
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Three Characteristics of a Good Scientific Leader

"I choose the company based on the leader," I told the CSO. This person had reached out for scientific leadership...
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How Leaders Can Harness the Power of Humor in the Workplace

I had an intriguing experience recently that got me pondering the role of humor in the workplace. I was preparing...
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When Leaders Should Tell Instead of Show

Telling or showing - which comes more naturally to you?  In a nutshell from my last newsletter, telling is the...
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Turning Tides: How Challenging Times Can Be Stepping Stones to Progress

I've been learning that when you do something challenging, a moment of despair can be a sign of progress. And it's...

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