Leadership in Chaos
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Leadership In Chaos
Leaders Thoughts:
What Leaders Learned at Talent Summit 2024

Talent Summit 2024 arrived with the promise of being a more “settling year,” as Fiona Mullan suggested. After several turbulent years of disruption, survival mode, and rapid change, many hoped for steadier ground. The morning delivered something different. Under the theme Tech and Turbulence, the first half of the day highlighted a growing list of…

March 12, 2024
Leadership In Chaos
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Why Conversations Break Down: The Hidden Power of Context

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering how the other person cannot see your point of view? From where you stand, the logic is perfectly clear. You have explained your reasoning. You have presented your evidence. Yet somehow, they remain firmly rooted on their side of the debate. They do not get it,…

February 22, 2024
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What the Longest Harvard Study Teaches Us About Happiness

Around this time of year, you might hear the familiar line, “Love is in the air; everywhere I look around.” For some, it sparks warmth. For others, it sparks an eye roll. Valentine’s Day divides opinion, often dismissed as a Hallmark invention rather than a meaningful moment. Yet the research tells a different story. One…

February 14, 2024
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Why Performance Reviews Trigger Fear – and How Leaders Can Change That

Performance reviews rarely spark excitement. No one wakes up thinking, “I can’t wait for my review today.” Many managers and leaders approach annual reviews with hesitation. The conversations feel high-stakes. People brace. Leaders often do too. Yet with the right skills and approach, performance reviews can shift from dread to genuine clarity, connection, and even…

December 7, 2023