leadership

CM 219: Britt Frank on Getting Unstuck

There are times in our lives where we feel stuck, be it personally or professionally. It might be in our career. It might in a relationship. We’re smart, so we try to think our way out of it. But when we’re really stuck, thinking can turn into ruminating. And the more we think, the more…

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CM 218: Michael Wenderoth on How to Get Promoted

Most of us believe that if we’re smart, work hard, and hit our targets, we’ve got what it takes to get promoted. And, in some organizations, we might be right. But, in many organizations, those skills only take us so far. Research shows that there’s an additional set of skills, one we don’t often discuss….

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CM 217: Anh Dao Pham on How to Succeed as a Project Leader

In most organizations, moving up means managing projects. And if you want to grow your project management skills, you’ve got a wealth of resources to choose from. Everything from books and podcasts to courses and certifications. What’s much harder to find is information on how to lead a project, not just manage one. It’s the…

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CM 215: Roger Martin on Rethinking Management

The most successful leaders are always looking for an edge. It could be a competitive edge for their organizations, their teams, even themselves. One of the most effective ways to gain that edge is to notice what others miss. It’s about rethinking accepted wisdom around things like, strategy, planning, and execution. This week’s guest, Roger…

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CM 213: Todd Rose On The Hidden Costs of Fitting In

Research shows our desire to fit in is incredibly strong. If you’ve ever disagreed with a group, but were afraid to speak up, you know the feeling. It means we go along to get along. Unfortunately, these feelings are the rule, not the exception. Millions of people experience them on a regular basis. It’s a…

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