The White Elephant Gift of Feedback: Unwrapping Unexpected Value
We’ve all been there: sitting in a circle during a holiday party, staring at a pile of oddly wrapped packages, each hiding a mystery gift...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Aug 22
- 3 min
The Trap of Assumptions: Why We Should Never Answer Our Own Questions
It's something we all do! When we're faced with uncertainty or a gap in our knowledge, we instinctively start filling in the blanks. It's...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Rethinking "Fit": Why Organizations Should Move Beyond Homogeneity in Hiring
In today's highly competitive business landscape, many organizations emphasize "fit" when building their teams, believing it to be the...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Jul 30
- 4 min
Understanding Introverted vs. Extroverted Leadership Styles: A Coaches Guide
The personality of a person greatly determines how they conduct themselves when given a leadership role. In leadership—actually, in any...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Jul 24
- 3 min
"Noticing": A Leader's Superhero Quality
"Noticing", truly "Noticing," is not merely about what one observes—it's one of the most profound superhero qualities that distinguishes...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Confidence: Striking the Balance for Success
Confidence is a pivotal quality in both personal and professional realms, serving as the backbone of effective leadership, successful...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Jun 16
- 4 min
"Don't Mistake Depression for Simply Being Surrounded by @$$holes"
*A title I wouldn't normally create, but I heard it in an audio book recently and it resonated so deeply with my personal experience.* As...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Jun 14
- 4 min
Leading by Example: The Power of Continued Personal Development
Personal development is not just about picking up a few new tricks or brushing up on your knowledge; it's a deep, ongoing journey of...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Jun 10
- 5 min
Knowing When to Move On: When a Dream Becomes a Nightmare
"Giving up" and knowing when to move on are not the same thing. As a seasoned nurse, leader, and coach, I have witnessed countless...
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Simply Put Leadership
- May 31
- 7 min
Inside-Out Leadership: How Inner Clarity Creates Outward Change
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk....muted question, talk, talk, talk, waiting for an answer, talk, talk, talk, talk, end. Does this cadence...
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Simply Put Leadership
- May 23
- 4 min
Building a Growth Mindset: Turning Adversity into Advantage
Failure. It’s a word that sends shivers down the spine of many, yet it's an inevitable part of life. But what if we reframe our...
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Simply Put Leadership
- May 15
- 4 min
Quality over Quantity: How Team Size Shapes Leadership Skills
In leadership, it's common to boast about one's managerial prowess by highlighting the size of the teams they've led. I've found myself...
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Simply Put Leadership
- May 9
- 3 min
Coloring Outside the Lines: The Art of Leadership
Growing up, my sister Tara, along with my mother, my grandmother, and my great grandmother, embraced a world of art with a passion that...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 30
- 3 min
The Essence of Belonging: Being Oneself vs Fitting In
The profound statement, "If I get to be myself, I belong. If I have to be like you, I fit in," captures the essence of two contrasting...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 25
- 3 min
The More People You Have, The Less Effective You Are
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful teamwork, leadership, and personal relationships. As a leader, this became clear...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 20
- 3 min
"Never Interrupt Your Enemy from Making a Mistake": Karma in Action
Have you ever heard the saying, “Never interrupt your enemy when s/he is making a mistake”? This advice, often attributed to Napoleon...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 15
- 2 min
Silent Influence: The Linguistic Twist of Listening
In the timeless words often echoed by historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, "Let your actions speak...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Red Flags of a Job Interview: The Overt and the Subtle
Job interviews can often feel like a tightrope walk, balancing your excitement for the new role with your innate need to be certain it's...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 7
- 4 min
The 'Not So' Fine Line Between Constructive and Tormenting Feedback
Feedback stands as a foundational pillar for growth, innovation, and continual improvement, holding a pivotal role in both personal and...
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Simply Put Leadership
- Apr 1
- 3 min
The Cautionary Tale of Being the Smartest Person in the Room
I'd speculate, at one point or another, we have all felt as if we were the smartest person in the room. But...the cautionary tale of that...
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