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Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed!
Bright Eyed and Bushy-Tailed – Ken and Barbara: The Dynamic Duo of Chicken, Kindness, and Leadership Let’s talk leadership. Grab your coffee or your Monster energy drink (or both
You Can Do It!
You can do it! Here’s a little story about the American spirit – and my incredible daughter – because I believe if you’ve got the grit, the love, and a
Adapt or Plow Under
Adapt or Plow Under: The John Deere Lesson in Business Agility If the business world were a farm, then John Deere might just be the plucky farmer who took
An American Management Story
An American Management Story One of the most inspiring (and humorous) examples of incredible management in American history is the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Picture this: Two guys, Meriwether
Management Brilliance and the First Public Library
Benjamin Franklin and the Creation of the First Public Library The Backstory In the 1730s, Benjamin Franklin, ever the curious polymath, realized that books were expensive and hard to
What It Truly Means to Be a Leader
What It Truly Means to Be a Leader Leadership isn’t about titles, corner offices, or fancy job descriptions. It’s about honesty, engagement, and building trust. It’s about showing up,
The Leadership Moment That Stuck with Me
The Leadership Moment That Stuck with Me By Sophia Phoenix Leadership is a delicate dance between guidance and growth, a balance of expectations and empathy, and, if you’re
Building Inclusive Leadership
Building Inclusive Leadership for a Thriving Future Addressing gender disparities in leadership is about creating opportunities for everyone to succeed by fostering inclusivity, fairness, and support at all levels.
Enhancing Leadership Skills
Enhancing Leadership Skills Leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions and continuously growing. As Max Powers likes to say, “Every great leader is
Playbook for Managing Political and Social Tensions
Sophia Phoenix’s Playbook for Managing Political & Social Tensions (Without Losing Your Mind) So you’re a leader in today’s world, where “work-life balance” now includes balancing heated political debates
Sophia Phoenix’s Guide to Building Trust
Sophia Phoenix’s Guide to Building Trust and Psychological Safety (Without All the Corporate Buzzwords) Meet Sophia Phoenix: fearless leader, queen of office pep talks, and the kind of boss
Adapting to Technological Advancements
Adapting to Technological Advancements Big Tease – more to come to introduce Max Powers and Sophia Phoenix. In today’s world, leaders like Max Powers are faced with the