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I Can Top That
Apr 6, 2026
I Can Top That
Apr 6, 2026

When we offer God our plans, He often responds with three words: 'I can top that.

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Apr 6, 2026
Why Even the Best Leaders Get "Stuck" (And How to Get Unstuck)
Mar 30, 2026
Why Even the Best Leaders Get "Stuck" (And How to Get Unstuck)
Mar 30, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
The Power of the Monthly "Pulse Check"
Mar 23, 2026
The Power of the Monthly "Pulse Check"
Mar 23, 2026

f the first time you hear about a team member's desire for change is during an exit interview, you've missed a massive opportunity.

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Mar 23, 2026
The "Open-Handed" Offer: Why I Tell New Hires They Can Leave
Mar 16, 2026
The "Open-Handed" Offer: Why I Tell New Hires They Can Leave
Mar 16, 2026

"Why I tell my 'A' players they can leave—and why that promise actually makes them want to stay. A look at the 'Open-Handed' approach to mentorship and growth."

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Mar 16, 2026
Real-Time Feedback: The End of Guesswork
Mar 11, 2026
Real-Time Feedback: The End of Guesswork
Mar 11, 2026

Feedback shouldn’t be a mystery; from AI-driven insights in NotebookLM to real-time debriefs.

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Mar 11, 2026
Why the Annual Review is Dead (and What Should Replace it)
Mar 3, 2026
Why the Annual Review is Dead (and What Should Replace it)
Mar 3, 2026

"The annual performance review is a surprise party nobody wants to attend; it’s time we traded 'once-a-year' for 'real-time' impact."

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Mar 3, 2026
Crossing the Decision Line: The Secret to Meeting Clarity
Feb 5, 2026
Crossing the Decision Line: The Secret to Meeting Clarity
Feb 5, 2026

Unproductive meetings often stem from a lack of clarity regarding whether the team is brainstorming or executing.

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Feb 5, 2026
Leadership for the Long Haul: Lessons from the Giants
Jan 28, 2026
Leadership for the Long Haul: Lessons from the Giants
Jan 28, 2026

Great leaders aren’t born in calm moments; they are forged through struggle and reflection.

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Jan 28, 2026
The Power of the Pause: Why You Shouldn’t "Hit Send" Just Yet
Jan 23, 2026
The Power of the Pause: Why You Shouldn’t "Hit Send" Just Yet
Jan 23, 2026

"Abraham Lincoln had a secret file discovered only after his death. It wasn't filled with state secrets, but with scathing, unsent letters. Why did one of history’s greatest leaders choose to stay silent when he was at his most frustrated? Discover how the 'Power of the Pause' can save your leadership and your team."

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Jan 23, 2026
The Editor-in-Chief: Turning AI Into Your Creative Partner
Jan 17, 2026
The Editor-in-Chief: Turning AI Into Your Creative Partner
Jan 17, 2026

In the 1960s, world leaders relied on a literal "room full of experts" to refine their vision; today, that same strategic power fits in your pocket. Learn how to stop being the "drafter" and start leading as the Editor-in-Chief of your own AI creative partner.

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Jan 17, 2026

Favorite Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:6-7, II Chronicles 5:13-15

 
 

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