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December 22, 2025

 

When You Have to Execute a Strategy You Disagree With

Four ways to maintain integrity, influence, and impact when you don’t have control over the CEO’s decisions.

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Finish the Year Strong with a Team Wrap-Up Week

How to set the stage for a fresh start.

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The Power of Affirmation at Work

How leaders can build a culture where employees feel valued.

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Research: When Used Correctly, LLMs Can Unlock More Creative Ideas

How generative AI can help teams break out of mental ruts.

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4 Ways to Build Durable Relationships with Your Most Important Customers

Your strategic accounts are more than just big sales.

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