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Who’s Got Your Back?

Imagine there's a room, and you're not in it. In that room, decisions are being made, perspectives shaped, and narratives formed. 

Who do you want in that room?

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LIKEABILITY & LEADERSHIP: DOES IT MATTER?

I recently did a Google search simply typing the words “my manager”. Without hitting enter, a classic employee vs. boss list immediately generated…

What does this have to do with leadership? A lot! Let’s talk numbers.

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FIVE THINGS EFFECTIVE LEADERS DO

Five practices—employed by successful leaders—that can help you incorporate discipline into your day to step away from your to-do list.

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LEADING GOES BEYOND READING 📚

Travel back in time with me to my junior year in college. I landed the role of Vending Manager & Assistant Concessions Manager for the Milwaukee Brewers, daunting at any age let alone at just 20.

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WHAT IS YOUR OTHERS-FOCUSED PLAN?

Don’t be the type of leader who constantly talks about themselves.

I’m continually impressed by people who try to make it a habit of always making it about others. The people who are impressed with others and interested in others vs. trying to be the impressive and interesting person.

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THE BEST TIP TO BUILD A STRONG TEAM

A nurturing environment is the *best* way to build a strong team.

By investing in your team and creating a space where there are clear expectations and where there is psychological safety, you will ultimately thrive as a whole.

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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ENERGY!

“Please take responsibility for the energy that you bring to this place!” 🤔

This sign should be posted across corporate America.

Think of all the times when you’ve walked into a meeting or an event and there was that one individual that dampened the energy in the room.

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93% OF PEOPLE TRUST ORDERS FROM A ROBOT

Hey, Alexa, tell me about the future of Artificial Intelligence.

Technology, specifically AI, has been increasing at a rapid pace in our lives, especially in our houses.

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PRAISE FOR DEREK’S DOSE

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