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June 6, 2025

Sleep Matters

What if the best leaders aren’t the loudest or the busiest, but the ones who know when to step back? Spacious leadership is about more than giving direction, it’s about giving room. In this article, workplace strategist Tracy Brower introduces a leadership style built on humility, empowerment, and well-being, where making space for others (and yourself) leads to stronger teams and more sustainable success.
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June 6, 2025

Be a Spacious Leader

What if the best leaders aren’t the loudest or the busiest, but the ones who know when to step back? Spacious leadership is about more than giving direction, it’s about giving room. In this article, workplace strategist Tracy Brower introduces a leadership style built on humility, empowerment, and well-being, where making space for others (and yourself) leads to stronger teams and more sustainable success.
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June 6, 2025

Decision-Making Skills

Feeling overwhelmed by too many priorities? You’re not imagining it – your brain is wired to make value-based decisions, often without you realizing it. In this article, Professor Emily Falk shares insights from her book What We Value, exploring how neuroscience can help us shift habits, make better daily decisions, and live in closer alignment with what really matters. If your choices don’t always reflect your goals, it might be time to rewire how you choose in the first place.
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May 12, 2025
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Leading with Systemic Intelligence

Most strategies fail not because they’re flawed, but because they ignore the hidden dynamics at play. In this Fast Company article, Tony Martignetti introduces “systemic intelligence” – a deeper way of understanding organizational behaviour beyond charts and KPIs. If you want to lead with insight and impact, learning to read the emotional and relational undercurrents in your team might be your most powerful tool.
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May 12, 2025
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Effectively Delegating Tasks

Delegating isn’t just about offloading work, it’s about unlocking growth. In Fast Company Daily, Jessica Wilen explores why delegation is so hard for many high performers and how shifting your mindset can make all the difference. If you’re feeling stretched too thin or stuck doing it all, this piece offers a practical path forward to lead smarter, not harder.
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May 12, 2025
Taking steps to reach your goals

Revamp Your To-Do List

If your to-do list feels more overwhelming than helpful, you’re not alone. In Entrepreneur Magazine, Murali Nethi explains why most lists fall short – and how to fix yours in just 30 minutes. With a few smart shifts, you can turn that cluttered list into a clear, actionable plan that actually moves your work forward. A quick, worthwhile read for anyone ready to get focused and finally feel productive again.
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April 16, 2025
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CEOs Advice for Leading

In Fast Company Daily, Stephanie Mehta gathers insights from 14 CEOs on leading through high uncertainty—from economic shifts to global instability. Their advice includes focusing on clear communication, supporting employees, making data-driven decisions, and embracing long-term thinking. Leaders are urged to stay grounded, lead with purpose, and view crises as opportunities to innovate and strengthen their organizations.
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April 16, 2025
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Improve Business Efficiency

In AllBusiness.com, business consultant Larry Alton shares four practical strategies to boost efficiency—from streamlining workflows to leveraging automation and hiring smarter. With actionable tips and a focus on long-term impact, this article offers a clear roadmap for improving productivity and staying competitive in today’s fast-paced market.
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April 16, 2025
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Become a Self-Aware Leader

Kellogg School of Management’s Karen Cates and Brenda Ellington Booth outline four practical ways leaders can build self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Published in Kellogg Insight Weekly, the article highlights how reflection, feedback, and intentional adaptation can help leaders grow, strengthen their teams, and add greater value to their organizations.
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