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Costco’s Stand on DEI: A Model of Insightful Leadership
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In an era where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives face growing resistance as a widening values gap enters our workspaces, Costco has emerged as an example of human-centered leadership. By rejecting shareholder proposals aimed at dismantling its DEI efforts, the retail giant has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.…
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Leadership Tools That Truly Transform: Why Psychological Safety and Trauma-Informed Practices Matter
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When you think about āleadership tools,ā does your mind go to things like DISC profiles, StrengthsFinder, the Big Five, or Myers-Briggs? Same here. Iāve even seen people diving into Enneagram or Human Design lately. And donāt get me wrongāthose tools are fine.In fact I know some amazing facilitators that use them successfully. But letās be…
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Building Trust in Organizations: The Cornerstone of Leadership and Culture
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In todayās business landscape, organizations are struggling to inspire and engage their employees effectively. According to Gallupās meta-analysis, high employee engagement correlates directly with better productivity, profitability, and workplace satisfaction. Yet, many leaders are unsure how to foster the conditions necessary for engagement. The answer lies in cultivating trustāa foundational element of any successful organization.…
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From Childhood Challenges to Entrepreneurial Resilience: How Early Experiences Shape Our Business Journeys
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When I first started exploring how trauma impacts entrepreneurs, I had no idea how deeply personal this work would becomeānot just for the people I interviewed, but also for me. The journey of looking back at our childhood experiences, especially the difficult ones, isnāt easy. But Iāve learned through my work, and from the stories…
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Turning Trauma into Triumph: How Childhood Adversity Fuels Entrepreneurial Success
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Before diving into this topic, I want to acknowledge that we’ll be exploring the impact of childhood trauma on entrepreneurs. If this is a sensitive subject for you, please take a moment to decide if youāre ready to engage with this content today. What Childhood Trauma Teaches Us About Entrepreneurs Weāve all heard stories of…
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Taking Your Business Problems Personally
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5 Types of Business Problems That Require More Than Just Business Solutions Consider this familiar scenario: You have a business problem that you need to solve. You do your homework, come up with a plan and do everything youāre supposed to doā¦and still things donāt work out. In the rush to find a solution, you…
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Giving and Receiving Feedback is StressfulāHereās How to Make It Easier
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Being open to feedback is critical to Deep Growth and doing our best work Anne owns a successful food catering business. She is confident in her ability to deliver excellent food and wow her clients every time. Even so, she always makes a point to find out what her clients value about her service and…
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