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Sherzod Odilov quotes some sobering statistics from KornFerry research ... and provides some practical ways to counter these troubling trends.
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How To Build Trust In Organizations That Are Always Changing
New research reveals declining trust in employers. Trust is key to driving lasting change, ensuring tough decisions are met with support, not resistance.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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If there were a time to need strategies to address uncertainty, this would be it. As people are looking to their leaders (and anywhere/everywhere) for guidance and direction, here are some ways to help.
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5 leadership strategies to help teams thrive amid uncertainty
Five leadership strategies to help teams thrive in turbulent times.
www.fastcompany.com
May 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Chris Schembra pulls together wisdom from over a decade of dinners to proffer his view of what it takes to be a transformational leader. BTW, these are NOT mutually exclusive ...
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The Four Archetypes of Transformational Leadership
As we step into 2025, the need for transformational leadership has never been greater.
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January 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Sound the alarm, if it isn’t already blaring: Gallup's 2025 report shows a new decline in employee engagement, driven by disengaged leaders and managers.
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Commentary: The manager meltdown – why disengaged leaders are costing us billions
Managers of today are being asked to deliver more with less, and it's becoming increasingly unmanageable for them to square the circle, says EngageRocket's Dorothy Yiu.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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Fascinating and practical read of why storytelling is critical to trust, collaboration, innovation, empathy, psychological safety, and better decision-making ... and how to do it.
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How Storytelling Enhances Team Decision-Making And Collaboration
Storytelling may seem outdated in today’s data-driven world, but it builds empathy, fosters collaboration, and transforms team decision-making for better outcomes.
www.forbes.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Thank you, Association for Talent Development (ATD), for providing me with the forum to share my thoughts on using the Enneagram for more effective and transformational coaching!
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May 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Thank you, Dr. Mira Brancu, for a comprehensive and insightful interview/conversation today!
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TalkRadio.NYC on LinkedIn: The Hard Skills - Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work... Tune in…
The Hard Skills - Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work... Tune in live at www.talkradio.nyc!
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February 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Now that DEI is under attack, we're going to see the term "inclusive leadership" be used in its stead. Some wonderful tactics to ensure that DEI, psychologically-safe work environments, and the positive results they yield will live on.
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5 Unconventional Ways To Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
Boost inclusive leadership by sharing stories, conducting walk and talks, asking people what they want, being fully present and improving self-awareness.
www.forbes.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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The power of setting explicit expectations ... backed by neuroscience!
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The Neuroscience Of Conversations: Why Leaders Should Rethink Meetings
For leaders, understanding the neuroscience of conversation offers practical strategies for unlocking team potential.
www.forbes.com
January 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Thank you, Jackie Domanus, for including me on one of your inaugural Idea Citizen podcasts! Congratulations on its launch and best of luck with it and the community!!
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Happiness at Work: Organizational Health
YouTube video by Idea Citizen
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January 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Elsa sang "Let it Go!" Mel Robbins advises "Let them!" Great synopsis of the trend.
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Embracing Detachment: The "Let Them" Theory
Shifting focus from external chaos to internal peace, reducing stress, and improving relationships. We can incorporate this approach into our lives.
www.psychologytoday.com
March 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Sounds like defining and implementing #explicitexpectations to me!
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In A New Manager Position, 3 Steps To Ensure Success
When entrusted with your first leadership role, it can be difficult to know how to proceed to ensure success, but these key steps can help in a new manager position.
www.forbes.com
February 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Thank you, Andrea Simon, for hosting our recent conversation about "Explicit Expectations: The Essential Guide & Toolkit of Management Fundamentals" on your "On the Brink with Andi Simon" podcast! Always a pleasure to chat with you!
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On the Brink with Andi Simon | Podcast | Special Guest Karl Habenstreit
YouTube video by simonassociates
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May 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Countering Elon Musk's claim that empathy is a sign of weakness, here is some actual factual evidence to the contrary ... if you even needed it.
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How Empathetic Leadership Drives Business Success
Empathetic leadership drives employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and even retention rates. Here is how empathy affects KPIs.
www.inc.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Most of us don't enjoy conflict, yet it can be a productive and healthy means to better understanding of each others' perspectives and better decisions/solutions.
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Neuroscience Says You Can Rewire Your Brain to Handle Conflict Like a Pro With These 5 Techniques
These brain hacks help us handle disagreements like an expert.
www.inc.com
March 22, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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You don't need to be an Organizational Change expert to know that Elon Musk is not one ...
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How Not To Lead Organizational Change Like Elon Musk
Does Elon Musk's bold cost-cutting, solo decisions and public stunts offer leadership lessons for change—or a cautionary tale of what not to do?
www.forbes.com
February 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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Clarity-creating questions to ask your leader, manager, and/or interviewer to ensure #explicitexpectations and priorities are understood.
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7 Questions to Decode Your Manager’s Priorities
It’s well known that understanding your boss’s priorities is crucial for career success. Yet many professionals find themselves guessing what their manager really wants or needs. The result? Misaligne...
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February 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Looks like the way to prevent Revenge Quitting boils down to #explicitexpectations setting, through open, transparent communication.
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4 Signs An Employee Is Considering ‘Revenge Quitting’
The workplace trend of "revenge quitting" is gaining momentum, and here are the signs that indicate an employee is likely to revenge quit.
www.forbes.com
December 15, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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Agh!! 52% of employees don't believe that their leaders' attempts at empathy are authentic ... If only there were a tool to help with this ... #enneagram #performandfunction #takingcareofbusinesswiththeenneagram #explicitexpectations #thehowandwhy
Why empathy should be your top leadership priority
Employees aren’t buying surface-level empathy—here’s how to make it real and impactful.
www.fastcompany.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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In case you missed Dr. Mira Brancu's live (and lively!) podcast with me on February 11th ... Thank you, Dr. Mira Brancu, for the enthusiastic, fun, and thought/feeling/action-provoking conversation!
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TalkRadio.NYC on LinkedIn: The Hard Skills - Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work... Tune in…
The Hard Skills - Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work... Tune in live at www.talkradio.nyc!
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February 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Michael Hudson shares some coaching-centric strategies (and some cool research findings about feedback and engagement) in this Forbes article.
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3 Easy Opportunities For Employee Development That Help Managers Too
When someone requests help, our impulse is to provide solutions and draw analogies to our own experiences.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:08 AM
rkarlh.bsky.social
Such a wonderful reminder about "slowing down [and resting] to speed up." And I would add, involve/include others; no need to do it all yourself.
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The Productivity Paradox
What if working harder is actually making you less successful? Discover the science behind strategic rest, subtraction thinking, and how doing less can help you achieve more.
www.psychologytoday.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Poignant reminders at a time when many of us in the JEDI space may be feeling discouraged - the work is still happening!
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Top 10 Inclusion Pivots For Leaders In 2025
Explore the top 10 inclusion pivots leaders should focus on in 2025, from ERGs and inclusive leadership programs to microlearning and investment in diversity efforts.
www.forbes.com
January 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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You say "Curation," I say "Inclusion" ... two sides of the same coin, or a very much overlapping Venn diagram? Still, a necessary skill and behavior for effective leadership.
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Curation is the new leadership superpower. Here are 3 ways to adopt a curation mindset
The ability to curate talent, ideas, and innovation will define the next generation of leadership. Here's how to adopt a curation mindset.
www.fastcompany.com
April 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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My interview by Daniel Stih on his podcast just dropped! Check out our conversation about the Enneagram, coaching, EQ, and AI! Thank you, Dan!

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Coaching Meets AI: Harnessing Emotional Intelligence and Enneagrams for Success with Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit
What if you could coach yourself with the wisdom of an expert? Dr. R. Karl Hebenstreit, an organizational psychologist with 30+ years of experience, joi...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM