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Throttle Up Leadership

Management is a noble profession. It is the reason I work to elevate their work, call them higher, and implore organizations to …

Talent Forge Podcast

Jay Johnson and I had a great conversation about how to support and develop managers and how my background in software development …

Elevate Your Impact

Why Managers Need Systems Thinking. When Bob, a customer service manager, faced the challenge of declining customer retention despite booming new sign-ups, …

Mike and I both came up through the ranks of technical work and now strive to help others grow into technology leaders.

Eric is an author, podcaster, and trainer. He is focused on helping new managers gain the skills they need to be successful. …

Both Feet in the Boat

Stepping into a management role can feel as wobbly as climbing into a kayak—uncertain, unsteady, and full of risk. Many managers, like …

The Connected Mindset

What do managers and cybersecurity have in common? Everything, which is why I love Greg’s focus on connections.

Bridge Builder Podcast

I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion on building healthy management cultures. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-becoming-bridge-builders-71517036/episode/creating-a-healthy-management-culture-199111997/

Start Your Engines

When a plane engine sputters mid-flight, a seasoned pilot remains calm, adjusts controls, and keeps going. The same resilience applies to managers …

Comfy Chairs Podcast

Always a pleasure to talk to a fellow people enthusiast about how to improve culture. https://rss.com/podcasts/comfychairs/1464815

Vicki and I have a great discussion about my background and some of the frameworks I use in my coaching and consulting …

Are you struggling to find the time and energy for meaningful work, career growth, or improving your team’s performance? In my article …

Manager on a Mission

Tosca and I are aligned on the cause of improving work and empowering managers. It was on her podcast where I first …

This might have been the first podcast I did. Anna and I talked about what it is like working as a solopreneur …

Elevate Your Impact

Why Managers Need Systems Thinking. When Bob, a customer service manager, faced the challenge of declining customer retention despite booming new sign-ups, traditional solutions—like overburdening

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Both Feet in the Boat

Stepping into a management role can feel as wobbly as climbing into a kayak—uncertain, unsteady, and full of risk. Many managers, like the hesitant kayaker,

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Start Your Engines

When a plane engine sputters mid-flight, a seasoned pilot remains calm, adjusts controls, and keeps going. The same resilience applies to managers tasked with running

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Create Inevitable Progress

Navigating the complexities of a managerial role can be daunting, especially without clear guidance. This article introduces the “3 Ps of Progression”—Practice, Perform, and Pioneer—to

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Aspirational Experiments

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering a culture of innovation is essential for sustained success. Traditional “moonshot” initiatives, while ambitious, often carry significant risks

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Designing Your Career

Job titles often fail to capture the full spectrum of our responsibilities and can limit our perception of career growth. This article advocates for breaking

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How to Get What You Want

Is chasing external milestones really making you happier—or just more stressed? With record-low happiness levels and increasing burnout, it’s clear the traditional model of success

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