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Lessons from a Leadership Trainwreck

Written by Achim Nowak

She had Vision. Ambition. A Bold Touch. In 45 days, she was gone. The leadership lessons of Liz Truss.
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You Manage Your Boss, Don’t You?

Written by Achim Nowak

Smart professionals manage their bosses. They do it with intention and authenticity. Not doing this WELL can be your career suicide.
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7 Cognitive Distortions That Do NOT Serve You

Written by Achim Nowak

How often do you run mental scripts that have little to do with reality? Psychiatrists call these scripts mental distortions. Beware!
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Don’t Think of Small Talk as SMALL Talk

Written by Achim Nowak

Small talk is relationship glue. Embrace it. Have fun with it. Don’t judge it. And above all, do it well.
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The Case for Less Vulnerability

Written by Achim Nowak

We live in the Age where leaders are expected to be vulnerable and in touch with their feelings. When does it all become too much?
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The Skillful Art of Saying NO

Written by Achim Nowak

The pressure to say YES to things we don’t wish to do is tremendous. At work, in every facet of life. How do we say NO more often and with greater skill?
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A Case for Friendships at Work

Written by Achim Nowak

“You’re not at work to make friends.” They used to dole out this workplace advice, back in the days. Hogwash. Make friends, PLEASE!
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How To HELP When You Don’t Have To.

Written by Achim Nowak

Research shows we are wired to help. The instinct is primal. Are you primal enough?
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What do your employees REALLY need from you?

Written by Achim Nowak

Covid has changed the way many of us conduct business. The basic needs of your staff and employees, however, have stayed the same.
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The Case for Curiosity

Written by Achim Nowak

How do we stay curious in the face of routine, repetition, predictability? Don’t focus on the routine. Focus on the variables.
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4 Everyday Trust Builders

Written by Achim Nowak

There is no bypass for building trust. No “fake it til you make it.” Just simple and consistent everyday behavior.
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Cultivate the EYE of the BEHOLDER

Written by Achim Nowak

If perception is reality, why not mess a little with your perception? Especially in a world that is so frequently grim.
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The One SUREFIRE Way To Build INFLUENCE

Written by Achim Nowak

When you find yourself busy defending that 1 idea, that 1 path forward, that 1 best practice – STOP. Offer options.
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When 2 Are Better Than 1

Written by Achim Nowak

Is having Co-CEOs a radical proposition? Think again. Data shows that when Co-CEOs are in charge, shareholder returns outperform the competition by 30%.
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Why I Believe in the Power of Masterminds

Written by Achim Nowak

I believe in coaching. I believe in the power of training and development. And I know that NOTHING accelerates personal growth faster than an impeccably curated Mastermind.
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The Benefits of Revealing the TRUTH

Written by Achim Nowak

When you’re asked an uncomfortable question, are you more likely to reveal or hide? Consider the compelling research by Harvard’s Leslie K. John.
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The Power of a PROBING Question

Written by Achim Nowak

Probing questions advance a conversation. There is no personal success without them. Probe often. Probe well.
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Do You KNOW What You Don’t KNOW?

Written by Achim Nowak

Professional growth is impossible if we don’t know what we don’t know. Be aware of what you don’t know. And understand that you don’t need to know everything.
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Work Is Love Made Visible

Written by Achim Nowak

When circumstances overwhelm, remember the poet Khalil Gibran. “Work is love made visible.” That is a choice. At work. Every day.
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Do You HEAR With Your THIRD EAR?

Written by Achim Nowak

Do you hear nuance? Do you hear what is not being said? A meditation on the levels of listening.
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WHY Don’t You Appreciate Them MORE?

By Achim Nowak

Great leaders appreciate others. They know how to show appreciation. That includes appreciating UP!
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