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Surprising Leadership Gifts That Don’t Come Wrapped in Bows

From setbacks to criticism, here’s how to find opportunities in leadership’s toughest challenges. The holidays are here, and that means it’s gifting season! But not all of the gifts you receive come wrapped in shiny paper. For leaders, the most valuable gifts often arrive disguised as challenges. They’re not always easy to recognize, but when […]

Your Feedback Blind Spot Is Holding You Back

Try these proven strategies to invite honest feedback and improve as a leader Leaders have a feedback crisis on their hands right now. According to this excellent study from Gallup, only 40% of employees say they’ve had the opportunity to formally provide feedback to their manager. As leaders, it’s easy to dish out feedback and […]

If things aren’t clicking in your business, make this your biggest priority

Try these four ways to strengthen your connection to your frontlines Time and time again, I see companies succeed when they prioritize a strong connection to the frontlines of their business. Of course, your high-level strategies matter—deeply! But if you don’t have your finger on the pulse of the frontlines, you won’t know which strategies […]

Don’t let these three workplace “monsters” haunt your team

Here’s how to recognize and support employees facing burnout, disengagement, and complacency With Halloween just around the corner, today’s edition of Insiders is going to get downright 👻spooky. 👻 No matter how focused you are on building a strong, positive team, you’ll occasionally encounter some ‘monstrous’ behaviors. If you don’t know how to deal with […]

Career advice you never knew you needed

If you’re feeling stuck professionally, these five unexpected strategies will shake things up We all want to advance our careers. It’s not just about climbing the corporate ladder. It’s about forging a unique path toward greater success and impact. But when it comes to learning how to do that, the advice out there is often […]

Chili’s Comeback: A Lesson in Leadership from Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman

Chili’s is back in the spotlight, as its efforts to regain American consumers’ favor are paying off. Same-store sales rocketed to 14.8% in the fiscal fourth quarter—a standout result in the restaurant industry. According to Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman, a renewed focus on relevant marketing and viral social media campaigns, paired with value-driven promotions, has […]