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Satya Nadella is building the future
Satya Nadella is a modern renaissance man; he’s a cricket enthusiast, poetry lover, oh, and the chairman and CEO of Microsoft with a nearly perfect approval rating on Glassdoor. Satya has led a transformation at Microsoft, up-ending the culture, and rethinking remote and hybrid work. In this episode, Adam talks to Satya about the future of…
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The surprisingly simple reason teams fail
In 1999, a NASA mission to Mars failed … not from a technical glitch, but because people weren’t talking to each other. Psychology professor Tessa West explores how assumptions, overlooked details and “hidden languages” can quietly sabotage even the smartest teams — and explores the small shifts in communication that can make a big difference…
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How to be a great listener
Have you ever left a meeting thinking: everyone talked, but nothing was achieved? Chances are that people were listening to each other, just not in the same way. Listening experts Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun unpack the four different ways to listen, sharing a practical framework that could change how you respond, build trust and…
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How to speak up — even when you don’t want to
What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real…
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Why joy and flexibility are good for business
“In the future, companies will succeed or fail based on how much their people enjoy their work,” says management consultant Rosie Sargeant. She offers three tips to make work more joyful, increase employee retention and boost customer satisfaction, suggesting how fun (like kangaroo-themed employee check-ins) can be both professional and…
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Coaching Real Leaders by Muriel Wilkins
Real-life coaching sessions with leaders working to overcome professional challenges.
- Muriel Wilkins is an executive coach with a strong track record of helping CEOs and senior leaders get through their hardest professional challenges and take their effectiveness to the next level. She is the co-founder of Paravis Partners and co-author of Own…
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Real-life coaching sessions with leaders working to overcome professional challenges.
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Why Storytelling Matters When Changing Company Culture
Stories and storytelling are at the core of many aspects of the corporate world. Consider a great brand campaign or the ability to sell yourself in a job interview. It’s also an…
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Why Storytelling Matters When Changing Company Culture
A conversation with the University of Utah’s Jay Barney about how leaders who successfully drive cultural change communicate through authentic, compelling stories.
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The key to navigating change with confidence
What if the change you fear most is actually the best thing for you? Change leader Kristy Ellmer shares a powerful lesson on how even the most difficult transitions, including layoffs and company-wide transformations, can open unexpected doors. She offers tools from behavioral science to help you shift your mindset and navigate uncertainty…
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Skilled Leaders Know How to Practice Strategic Defiance
With the right tools, leaders can learn to pause, reflect, and act in alignment with their values, even when doing so carries risk. by Sunita Sah
When people hear the word defiance in the corporate world, they often picture rebellion: loud, emotional, risky. Someone storming out of a meeting, for example. Whistleblowers. But in most people’s…
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Skilled Leaders Know How to Practice Strategic Defiance
Defiance isn’t about being difficult. It’s about being principled. It’s not about conflict. It’s about alignment. And when modeled well by those in positions of power, it has a ripple effect, making it safer for others to do the same. … Continue reading
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The New Leadership Structures that Unblock Innovation
The ability of an organization to innovate over and over again, for the long term, depends on leadership structure, culture, and systems. That’s according to Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill, who has spent years researching the true drivers of innovation, taking lessons from the world’s most successful companies.…
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The New Leadership Structures that Unblock Innovation
A conversation with HBS innovation expert Linda Hill on redefining your leadership role.
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