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April 19, 2025

Control and Influence: Why They Matter More Than Ever

In 1983, I wrote a doctoral dissertation comparing Organizational Control Graph Theory with individual control data. This theory, based on Arnold Tannenbaum‘s groundbreaking research

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April 9, 2025

Episode 160: Using Neuroscience to Make Feedback Work with David Rock

Details Research shows that both giving and receiving feedback triggers stress responses similar to physical threats—but understanding these brain mechanisms can help us build

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March 27, 2025

Leadership’s Silver Lining: How the Pandemic Permanently Elevated Management Effectiveness

When COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, organizations worldwide braced for unprecedented disruption. What followed was not just a test

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March 26, 2025

Episode 159: Is One Leadership Style Better Than Others?

Details In this episode, we’ll explore four distinct leadership styles—the Expert, the Connector, the Driver, and the Strategist—and reveal surprising findings about which approach

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March 26, 2025

Is One Leadership Style Better Than the Others?

From day one, after we created our leadership development firm, we argued that there was no one best leadership style or approach. Instead, we

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team effectiveness

March 20, 2025

10 Ways Team Effectiveness Reduces Employee Turnover

It’s often said that a person doesn’t quit their job—they quit their boss. While leadership plays a crucial role in retention, it’s not just

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March 19, 2025

Episode 158: 5 Ways to Build a High-Performance Team

Details Building a high-performance team isn’t just about hiring the right people—it’s about leading them in the right way. In this episode of The

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March 12, 2025

Episode 157: Team Trust at BJ’s Wholesale Club with Scott Schmadeke

Details Trust is the foundation of any high-performing team, but in today’s fast-paced, uncertain business environment, building and maintaining trust has become more challenging

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build a high-performance team

February 26, 2025

5 Ways to Build a High-Performance Team in Today’s Workplace

How can leaders build a high-performance team? Have you ever been part of a great team at work? A team where you feel valued,

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Team Trust Infographic

February 25, 2025

Team Trust Infographic: The Key to Stronger Teams

Team Trust Infographic: Why Measuring Trust Matters Many leaders assume trust is strong within their teams—until they measure it. Research shows that individuals often

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