The Myth of Flat Organizations: The Hidden Costs of Eliminating Managers

Lately, I’ve been hearing a familiar myth circulating — that companies like Amazon and other industry giants are flattening their organizations, eliminating layers of management, and magically becoming more agile and efficient. Let’s be honest: this is nonsense. And more importantly, it's dangerous nonsense, especially for growing companies navigating complexity,…

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Leading Without Leaking: How to Remain Calm Under Pressure and Keep Your Team Positive

Let’s be honest: running a business or leading a team is a pressure cooker. Clients need answers. Numbers need attention. Decisions come fast. And while you’re responding to all of it, the stress builds. It’s easy—tempting, even—to let that pressure spill into the team. A sharp tone here. A tense…

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Focus in the Fog: How High-Performing Teams Stay Clear During Uncertainty 

In times of uncertainty, distraction creeps in disguised as urgency, overreaction, or burnout. You need to know how to manage uncertainty in business as a leader. Whether you’re leading from the top, the middle, or the front line—clarity is your competitive edge.   Here’s how to dial-in your focus based on…

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Leading at the Edge: What Sets High-Performing Leaders Apart

In every industry, in every economy, there are high-performing leaders who rise quietly, steadily and consistently. Not just because they’re smart or driven, but because they’ve learned to lead in a way that multiplies others, not just themselves. They move with clarity, create conditions for people to thrive and protect…

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