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The drumbeat matters more than the lyrics. People follow rhythm, not PowerPoints. Your team craves something bigger than themselves, not another strategic memo. Give them a cause worth marching toward....

Underdogs always win…eventually

The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team wasn’t supposed to beat the Soviets. They were college kids facing the world’s most dominant hockey machine. The Soviets had won four straight Olympic golds. Their players were essentially professionals in an amateur...

Should you deep fry everything

The British chippy taught us that anything can be deep-fried. Mars bars, pizza, even ice cream. The oil doesn’t discriminate. But skilled chefs know better. They understand that just because the fryer accepts everything doesn’t mean everything belongs...

Prioritize time to see clearly

When leaders remain entrenched in day-to-day operations, they lose perspective. Like standing too close to a painting, they see brushstrokes but miss the complete image. Executive coach and leadership expert Michael Bungay Stanier calls this “being in the swamp...

The remote illusion

Remote work promises freedom but demands a silent sacrifice. Home comfort creates a barrier between the messy human interactions that build real careers. History shows us this pattern. When Bell Labs intentionally designed their facilities with long hallways in the...