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The Promotion Trap: Why Management is a Career Change, Not a Step Up

You don’t want to be a victim of the Peter Principle, which says that people are promoted based on their tenure or their success in a previous role, irrespective of their capacity to excel in the new position. How do you decide like this when so much is at stake? No matter what you choose, you have lost what might have been your dream job in the other direction.

The Solitary Executive: Why Strategic Support is an Operational Necessity

Leadership at the senior level is inherently isolating. As you pioneer new paths for your organization, the number of peers who truly comprehend the complexity of your decision-making shrinks. You are left navigating a paradox: you are responsible for the collective success of the company, yet you often feel entirely alone in the execution. When

The Physics of Burnout: Why “Efficiency” is Costing You Your Best Decisions

Image visually represents the concept of burnout in the corporate world, with elements like exhausted professionals, a broken hourglass / clock symbolizing time pressure, and background elements suggesting mental health awareness. The tone is serious and thought-provoking, reflecting the urgent need for mental health initiatives in the workplace.

In 2023, 42% of workers reported feeling burned out, a statistic that had climbed steadily since 2020. But for senior leaders, the problem isn’t just the number of people burning out; it’s the type of people we are losing. We are seeing seasoned veterans (the ones who usually “power through”) hitting a wall. For years,

The Confidence Trap: Why Smart Leaders Leverage Strategic Doubt

Image of ripples spreading in a pool with the article title superimposed: The Confidence Trap: Why Smart Leaders Leverage Strategic Doubt

In the executive world, confidence is the currency of the realm. We are paid to have answers, set direction, and project certainty. Consequently, when we feel doubt, we treat it as a defect, a crack in the armor that needs to be hidden or fixed. But what if your doubt isn’t a weakness? What if

It’s Time to Reboot Accountability: A Manager’s Guide to Building a Process That Actually Works

For many leaders, the simple phrase “holding someone accountable” creates a knot in their stomach. We dread it, seeing it as the opposite of empathy. This is a common cycle I call the “Reformer’s Trap.” It’s what happens when leaders, often with the best of intentions, default to judgment at the expense of trust. (If

Stop Waiting for a New Role to Fix Your Career: The Science of Job Crafting

Read Sheila’s story, a testament to the power of self-reflection, targeted skill development, and the courage to embrace change in our professional lives. It’s not about seeking external validation but about investing in ourselves and our careers for long-term satisfaction and growth.