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How To NOT Be A Brilliant Jerk
Written by Achim Nowak
Brilliant thinking can be a beautiful thing. Being a jerk never is. More often than not, these behaviors go hand-in-hand. Let’s de-couple.
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The Neuroscience of CONFORMIST Thought
Written by Achim Nowak
No matter how self-aware we may be - the pressure to conform to group thought is tremendous. Neuroscience knows. Understand the dynamics. Stay mindful.
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The Art Of Being DIRECT
Written by Achim Nowak
Leaders often state that they prefer direct communicators. Direct means very different things to different people. That’s where the art comes in.
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When You Hit Your Leadership Ceiling
Written by Achim Nowak
Leadership and career ceilings are real. Beyond organizational politics - when you stop advancing, these are some of the leadership factors that may be in play.
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REFRAMING Is Your Influencing Superpower
Written by Achim Nowak
It’s fine to disagree with others. It’s more powerful to reframe the conversation. The most skillful reframers make the reframing invisible. Powerful
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How OPEN Is Your Professional Door?
Written by Achim Nowak
You want to be approachable. You pride yourself on your open-door policy. Do folks actually come to you? How approachable are you, really?
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The Power of a Positive NO
Written by Achim Nowak
Chances are, you have been told saying NO is career suicide. Chances are, you don’t say No enough. Say it more often – with skill.
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When Silence Is NOT An Option
Written by Achim Nowak
When you have a “seat at the table,” you were not invited to be silent. Mind your mental chatter. Show up fully. Contribute!
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The Etiquette of Business Hugs
Written by Achim Nowak
Are hugs in a business setting Ok? Ever? A primer on reading context, culture, and social signals.
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The Benefits of Revealing the TRUTH
Written by Achim Nowak
There are political leaders who lie and lie and lie. The sort of lies you and I would never get away with in our everyday lives. Or would we?
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Why Is COLLABORATION So Darn Hard?
Written by Achim Nowak
Collaboration is the holy grail of modern business life. It can be really tough. Consider these 6 success tips.
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Active Listening Isn’t What You THINK It Is.
Written by Achim Nowak
Mature Active Listening is way more interactive than we think it is. Consider these 4 keys.
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So You’re An Expert, Right?
Written by Achim Nowak
Why would anyone resent you for being an expert? The nuances of social context when you’re the expert in the room.
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Hands-Off Is NOT a Helpful Leadership Style
Written by Achim Nowak
Giving your team their marching orders and then disappearing is rarely a helpful leadership choice. For them. For you. Being helpful without micromanaging is.
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How to Exude EXECUTIVE PRESENCE Without Trying Too Hard
Written by Achim Nowak
Executive Presence is a code work for many things. Ease. Confidence. Quiet authority. Trying hard isn’t part of it.
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Bring Your VACATION-SELF to Work!
Written by Achim Nowak
If you’re able to relax on vacation, you can relax at work some more, as well. Here’s how.
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The Perils of Talking Fast
Written by Achim Nowak
Don’t confuse your fast talking with passion, enthusiasm, brilliance. Give me space to absorb. If I can’t, not a single brilliant ideas will matter.
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The Case For a Little LESS Impulse Control
Written by Achim Nowak
Impulse control is a terrific leadership skill. Until it isn’t. The benefits of improvisation to expand how we present ourselves.
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Building Better Business Relationships: 3 Mindsets
Written by Achim Nowak
Stop the small talk. Trust the relationship
building. Go a little deeper. It works, every time.
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Stop Faking Certainty
Written by Achim Nowak
The world is coming off the rails. How do YOU respond to uncertainty? What leadership muscles will get you through?
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