The Season for Reflection and Action As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect, declutter, and set the stage for meaningful progress. Here are 10 key insights to help guide the process: 1. Clear the Clutter Both physically and mentally—let go of unnecessary materials, outdated files, and distractions. If you truly need […]
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Attention: Executives in Transition Career changes—whether planned or unexpected—are a reality for all of us at some point. Navigating transitions successfully requires focus, adaptability, and the right mindset. Here are five key insights to help you manage change with confidence: 1. Clarity is Leadership Even if you’re unsure of your next move, be intentional. Taking
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Hot Air: The Leadership Edition Ah, August—the dog days of summer. While many are off on vacation or planning their next getaway, a word of caution: beware of hot air. Not just the weather kind, but the leadership kind. There’s plenty of talk, but not nearly enough action. One notable exception? Warren Buffett. His monumental
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Know Yourself. Be Yourself. When American Idol crowned its 2006 winner, millions of viewers embraced an unlikely champion: Taylor Hicks. The prematurely gray-haired, 30-something from Birmingham, Alabama, defied the show’s usual mold—yet, after 63 million votes, he walked away victorious. But let’s be honest—Hicks was nothing like the typical Idol contestant. He wasn’t the pop-star
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Rants & Raves: The Good, The Bad, and The Frustrating Let’s start with the rants—because, well, there’s plenty to rant about. Rant #1: Dishonesty in the Immigration Debate Immigration affects everyone, yet no one seems willing (or able) to tackle it head-on. Instead, we get endless spin, with terms like “amnesty” and “illegal alien” thrown
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Who Are YOU?!? Cue the legendary rock anthem, but this isn’t about The Who. It’s about you. Few things are as unnerving as that first-time introduction where someone sizes you up and blurts out: Who are YOU?!? Our personal and professional journeys are often defined by how we answer that question—not just for ourselves, but
Diamonds in the Rough Flip through any business publication, and you’ll find the usual suspects—corporate leaders praised for their triumphs (or scrutinized for their failures). The business press loves to spotlight whoever’s in vogue, the next in line for power. But what about the real emerging leaders? And no, Fortune 500 execs standing next to
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Be Who You Are: Leadership and Authenticity A common frustration among executives grappling with leadership challenges sounds something like this: “This role isn’t aligning with my personal and professional purpose. In fact, it feels like the opposite.” Such reflections tend to surface more frequently during slower business periods, like summer, when executives have extra time
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Why Mission Statements Fall Short Originally published in James Magazine Many companies spend time crafting mission statements meant to inspire, align teams, and shape company culture. Yet, more often than not, these statements fail to deliver real impact. Take Alpharetta-based ChoicePoint, for example. Their mission—“To be the most admired information company worldwide”—sounds impressive. But in
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Single Points of Failure: A Different Perspective on Success While the self-help movement continues to promote tips on achieving success, have you ever considered the other side of the story? Failure is a topic most of us avoid, and understandably so—it’s painful, discouraging, and often feels debilitating. Instead of focusing on the usual narrative of
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