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Rethinking the "Toxic Boss" Label Click to view Rethinking the "Toxic Boss" Label
“Toxic boss” is a label that gets thrown around more and more frequently, sometimes casually, sometimes jokingly, and sometimes fearfully. There are many situations where a manager’s behavior has a significant negative impact on someone’s life. This is real—and central to...
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How Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertain Times: Be Prepared, Agile, and Empathetic Click to view How Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertain Times: Be Prepared, Agile, and Empathetic
In early March 2020, I left home on a multicity business trip. On Monday, we agreed not to shake hands at our meeting. There were bottles of antibacterial hand gel placed around the conference room. I ate dinner alone on Tuesday because we weren’t sure about gathering in groups....
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How Leaders Can Address Burnout at Its Root Cause Click to view How Leaders Can Address Burnout at Its Root Cause
Strong leadership creates the conditions for people to thrive. When burnout surfaces, it’s often a signal of deeper issues in how work is structured and supported. Wellness perks and quick fixes like vacation time can miss the mark.
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Game Plan: What Board Games Teach Us About Business StrategyGame Plan: What Board Games Teach Us About Business Strategy
Remember when board games were all about racing to a finish line (like Trouble) or sabotaging your opponent (such as...

Kristin Leydig Bryant
Jun 11, 2024
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Mastering the Braid: How to Execute Business Strategy EffectivelyMastering the Braid: How to Execute Business Strategy Effectively
Executing business strategy is like a braid — specifically, a French braid, the beautiful, twisted strands of hair atop...

Kristin Leydig Bryant
May 24, 2022
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Why Leadership Development Is Critical for Salespeople in HealthcareWhy Leadership Development Is Critical for Salespeople in Healthcare
Picture this: You’re a sales rep for a product that hospitals use, whether a device, a drug, or a piece of equipment....

Kristin Leydig Bryant
Mar 29, 2022
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Your Chance to Eavesdrop at our Virtual Water Cooler!Your Chance to Eavesdrop at our Virtual Water Cooler!
One of the elements that is often absent from virtual leadership development programs is the lively “oh, by the way”...

Kristin Leydig Bryant
Aug 25, 2021
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Strategy Execution Terms: A Metalworking ApproachStrategy Execution Terms: A Metalworking Approach
Goals. Objectives. KPIs. OKRs. Metrics. Success Factors. Vision. Mission. Purpose. And then there’s the elusive “Value...

Kristin Leydig Bryant
Jul 6, 2021
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Take a Walk through the Strategy Execution CycleTake a Walk through the Strategy Execution Cycle
Every manager must be able to take the strategy handed down from above (sometimes more clearly than others!) and make...

Kristin Leydig Bryant
Jun 8, 2021
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