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Cue Confidence, Not Chaos: Rethinking Performance Reviews May 14, 2025


“We need to talk about your performance…”

Cue the dramatic pause. The internal panic. The imaginary spotlight of judgment.

For far too many of us, performance reviews still feel like a dreaded monolo...

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Leading on Empty: When Burnout or Broken Trust Holds Your Team Back Mar 15, 2025

Leadership is often described as a balancing act—vision and execution, strategy and people, confidence and humility. But what happens when the leaders themselves are running on fumes?

Picture this: O...

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10 Worst Listening Habits and How to Fix Them May 15, 2024

Poor listening isn't just a struggle; it's a costly problem.

Misunderstandings and miscommunications due to bad listening habits can cost organizations billions annually in lost productivity, errors...

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Balancing Act: Navigating Conscious Leadership and (Re)Generativity in Organizations Apr 10, 2024

Reading and thinking about conscious leadership and organizing for (re)generativity has me reflecting on the importance of balance in our lives and in organizations and communities. As I reflect on my...

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Context is Huge Mar 21, 2024

It’s "Guess the Movie" time here at Conversations Worth Having. Here are your clues: It’s summer break on Amity Island, a fictional location off the coast of Massachusetts. Two teens frolic in the oce...

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3 Keys to Talking Like a Leader Feb 18, 2024

Maximize Leadership through Conversations

When you communicate, it conveys your leadership values and potential…whether you’re intending it to or not. Here are three keys to ensuring your voice conve...

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