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Leadership Means Elevating the Game

Today I was watching an interview with Vivek Ramaswamy, who had run for the 2020 primaries and obviously, didn't win. When he was asked what his reflections were on his performance, he replied that his one regret was that he focused so much attention on fighting and...

Leading with Curiosity — Leadership Emotional Intelligence 

A Closed Mindset One of our clients was a sales leader who was struggling with his teams and came to us for emotional intelligence coaching. The company was pivoting their global strategy and struggling with getting their sales teams on board with the change. During...

Tips for Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace

"Conflict" is a dreaded word in many social and organizational settings. Working as an organizational change management consultant and coach, I commonly need to address conflict in the workplace in order for change to be implemented. Often, conflicts are deep-seated...

The Power of Emotional Intelligence Training in the Workplace

In today's fast-paced and interconnected business world, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient for achieving success. More and more companies are recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in driving productivity, fostering collaboration, and...

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These 5 Words May Guarantee Failure

“That’s just who I am.” You hear it all the time, being proclaimed with pride and sometimes a shrug. You’ve probably said it yourself a few times.  Its close companions include statements like “I don’t do x” “I’m not good at y” “ I only listen to z.”  You may convince...

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AI Change Management for the Future of Work

How Can Organizations Facilitate the Human-AI Connection Effectively? In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying competitive requires organizations to embrace change. One of the most transformative forces shaping the corporate world is Artificial Intelligence...

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Implementing AI in Higher Education

Implementing AI in Higher Education

Our client was a large University with different global campuses. The IT department wanted to harness AI to: Improve student engagement, retention, and success. Streamline administrative processes and reduce operational costs. Our Approach We engaged all stakeholders...

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How to Build Trust in an Organization

How to Build Trust in an Organization

There is an important “currency” of an organization that can be directly linked to generating its external currency of dollars. This currency is trust. According to a 2022 Edelman report, 58% of customers said they will buy from brands they trust, while 60% of people...

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Agile Change Management in Healthcare – Case Study

Agile Change Management in Healthcare – Case Study

Our client was a global and decentralized pharmaceutical corporation that wanted to improve agility and lower costs to keep up with more nimble competitors in the industry. The company also had a goal to improve its ESG metrics through a Lean-Agile transformation, as...

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