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Is success the same as substance? Can you have one without the other? If you could choose only one, what would you go with? Many have climbed to the top of the ladder of success but have been disappointed by the view. Others have given their best years to a company, only to have their […]

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Incivility has become a daily reality at work. SHRM estimates that people in the U.S. experience more than 220 million acts of incivility each day, with 40% occurring in the workplace. The impact shows up quickly as burnout rises, trust erodes, and companies pay the price through absenteeism and lost productivity. Facts like these are […]

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Today, the term “steward” refers to someone called to look after the passengers aboard a ship – a caretaker. I’ve found that steward leadership results in engaged teams who are invested in the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Unfortunately, this concept is challenging to grasp. Leaders tend to assume a controlling role over their employees […]

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Bruce Lee once said, “Empty your cup so that it may be filled.” A cup that’s already full can’t take in anything new. Leadership works much the same way. Many leaders keep pouring into projects, people, and priorities without ever stopping to refill their own reserves. The result is not heroism; it’s exhaustion. Over time, […]

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On a calm afternoon with a moderate breeze, sailing feels effortless. The sun glints off the water, the sails fill gently with wind, and the boat glides forward with little more than a touch on the helm. In these moments, anyone can feel like a capable sailor. The sea changes quickly.  Clouds gather on the […]

empathetic listening workplace culture
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The sky was clear when they left the harbor. Calm waters, steady winds, and a confident crew. The captain scanned the radar. Everything looked ‘normal’. But a few hours in, something shifted. The wind picked up just enough to raise concern. One of the seasoned crew members mentioned the pressure drop and the dark line […]

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