A leader's field guide to getting things done through others.
August 1, 2026
If learning is ALL that happens as the result of a workshop, we have failed. Learning is only a stepping stone — and too many leaders get stuck there without ever crossing the river.
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July 1, 2026
You say something positive, deliver the tough news, then top it off with a second positive. Is that an effective approach? My answer is yes AND no.
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May 1, 2026
Most of us have drawn up thousands of To-Do lists. But how many of us have ever drawn up a "To-Not-Do" list? It may be one of the most powerful productivity tools you're not using.
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April 1, 2026
When it comes to strengthening your team's performance, there's only one thing as powerful as taking the time to coach your direct reports: teaching them to self-coach.
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March 1, 2026
You need someone's help. You may or may not be his boss. He's known you for 6 minutes. He is very busy, and offering free food isn't an option. Now what?
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February 1, 2026
What if YOU were the leader people lined up to work for? With your "fabulous boss" reputation, you'd have your pick of the best applicants — skilled, motivated, and hard-working.
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January 1, 2026
Don't airbrush vulnerability, emotions, eccentricities, and imperfections out of your leadership style. Here's why authenticity makes you a more effective leader.
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December 1, 2025
In many companies, employees spend 80% of their time in meetings or answering colleagues' requests. Here's how the best leaders fight back against collaboration overload.
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November 1, 2025
What can a stunning program to feed starving children possibly teach us about developing stronger leaders? Meet the Elephant, whose neglect often foils leader behavior change initiatives.
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October 1, 2025
How do you increase the odds that others do things well and quickly for you? The answer may surprise you: it takes just 10 days and 34 words.
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September 1, 2025
How to get away with serious levels of candor — and when directness becomes the most respectful thing you can do for a colleague or report.
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August 1, 2025
There are a few really legitimate-sounding excuses that executives hide behind when it comes to Getting Stuff Done. Here are the Big Three. Do any of them apply to you?
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July 1, 2025
Need fast, easy, no-cost tactics to boost morale, productivity, trust, and team relationships? Five favorite ways to supercharge an employee or group with genuine appreciation.
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June 1, 2025
To maximize leadership success you MUST know not just the good — but also the bad and the ugly. Here's how to cultivate the art of collecting difficult feedback.
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People 101 is written by Kirstin Lynde, Founder of Catalyze Associates. Each post draws on Kirstin's 20+ years of real-world leadership development experience to deliver practical, actionable insights for leaders at every level.
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