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Know When to Say No

Ralph and Bill return to a topic they previously discussed in an episode called “The Yes List,” offering more practical tips on declining requests. It’s an essential skill because leaders can’t possibly commit to everything they’re asked, but saying no…

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Checking Your Vitals Podcast

Checking Your Vitals

Just as you or your doctor monitor key criteria to evaluate your health, there are leadership and organizational vital signs that can – and should – be checked regularly to identify and address issues before they become obstacles to success.…

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Toxic Independence Podcast

Toxic Independence

Independence is certainly a virtuous trait, but taken to an extreme, independent thinking and acting can hinder relationship building, cooperation, and collaboration within an organization. Listen as Bill and Ralph break down the idea of toxic independence and offer tips…

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Things We’re Learning

The most effective leaders are lifelong learners. That includes Ralph and Bill. Listen and hear what they’ve been focused on lately. You’ll likely learn something yourself and find inspiration to continue your own personal and professional development.

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Cult of Personality Podcast

Cult of Personality

This episode is inspired by the Living Color song “Cult of Personality,” the lyrics to which contrast the personalities of historical world leaders. There’s a level of dichotomy inherent in the most effective leadership. Having the agility to embrace seemingly…

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Communal Time

In some European organizations, it’s common to give all employees simultaneous time off, often for extended periods. The policy may sound absurd, but it has proven to make employees happier and more productive by creating space for communal time, which…

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Unfounded Confidence

It requires a level of unfounded confidence to “fake it ‘til you make it.” Unfounded confidence is not necessarily a negative trait, and in fact can pave the way to a higher level of leadership competence. But there are pitfalls…

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Leading Up

Even leaders have leaders. And sometimes it’s challenging for leaders to express concerns and offer feedback to those at a higher level of leadership. The solution lies in learning to lean into the inevitable discomfort of sharing your perspective with…

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