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Empathy at Scale: Satya Nadella’s Guide to Modern Leadership
Let’s dive into a story about Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, highlighting his leadership style, humanity, and humor in a way that new leaders can relate to and learn
Ted Lasso’s: The New Manager’s Adventure
Ted Lasso’s: The New Manager’s Adventure Becoming a manager for the first time is like stepping into a new video game, you’re excited, slightly terrified, and not entirely sure
Turning Rockets, Cars, and Tweets into Leadership Lessons
Elon Musk—Turning Rockets, Cars, and Tweets into Leadership Lessons Let’s face it: Elon Musk is not your typical CEO. He’s part engineer, part comedian, and part futurist – a
Brick by Brick
Brick by Brick: How Thomas Jefferson Built a Legacy of Leadership Sometimes, the seeds of great management are planted in the most unlikely of places, and few stories capture
From Rookie to Rockstar
From Rookie to Rockstar: Lessons in Leadership, Humor, and Trust” As promised in my last post, here’s the next chapter in the leadership chronicles – a story brimming with
Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed!
Bright Eyed and Bushy-Tailed – Ken and Barbara: The Dynamic Duo of Chicken, Kindness, and Leadership Let’s talk leadership. Grab your coffee or your Monster energy drink (or both
You Can Do It!
You can do it! Here’s a little story about the American spirit – and my incredible daughter – because I believe if you’ve got the grit, the love, and a
Adapt or Plow Under
Adapt or Plow Under: The John Deere Lesson in Business Agility If the business world were a farm, then John Deere might just be the plucky farmer who took
An American Management Story
An American Management Story One of the most inspiring (and humorous) examples of incredible management in American history is the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Picture this: Two guys, Meriwether
Management Brilliance and the First Public Library
Benjamin Franklin and the Creation of the First Public Library The Backstory In the 1730s, Benjamin Franklin, ever the curious polymath, realized that books were expensive and hard to
What It Truly Means to Be a Leader
What It Truly Means to Be a Leader Leadership isn’t about titles, corner offices, or fancy job descriptions. It’s about honesty, engagement, and building trust. It’s about showing up,
The Leadership Moment That Stuck with Me
The Leadership Moment That Stuck with Me By Sophia Phoenix Leadership is a delicate dance between guidance and growth, a balance of expectations and empathy, and, if you’re
