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How to Maintain High Performance Through Rapid Change & Turmoil
GenAI is evolving at a rapid pace, the financial markets are volatile, and expectations are high as ever. Help your team manage anxiety and maintain…
Apr 10
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Yue Zhao
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How To Convince Others That You Are Qualified and Ready To Lead (You Know You Are!)
You have functional expertise. You are a great mentor. You've led impactful new initiatives. Yet, you aren't able to land leadership level roles. Try…
Apr 3
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Yue Zhao
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How To Convince Others That You Are Qualified and Ready To Lead (You Know You Are!)
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March 2025
Creativity As Your Leadership Advantage in GenAI Leadership
When the cost of building is negligible, having the creativity to innovate becomes the strategic advantage. Here's how to increase creativity in…
Mar 27
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Yue Zhao
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How To Not Get Pulled Back In After Empowering Others
Loss of control, fear of the unknown, and inbounds from the team secretly pull us back into the weeds. Work on your mindset and team coaching tactics to…
Mar 20
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Yue Zhao
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The Power of Reframing To Change Your Career Trajectory
Actions are based on perceived possibilities. When you shift mindset, you end up with entirely different actions that drastically change the trajectory…
Mar 13
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Yue Zhao
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High Performers Need More Support and Validation, Not Less.
High performers need a continuous flow of context, support, and validation from their leaders. 10X your team by doubling down on context sharing…
Mar 6
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Yue Zhao
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February 2025
6 Simple Ways To Answer Unexpected Question From Leaders
When you get caught off guard, focus on bringing your logical thinking back on line, don't worry too much about thinking out loud, and remember to phone…
Feb 27
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Yue Zhao
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How To Instill Urgency In Your Team
Intrinsic motivation and empowerment win against monetary incentives every single time. Adopt the Empowerment Handshake — a simple “way of working…
Feb 20
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Yue Zhao
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How To Communicate What Really Matters In Leadership Interviews
Start with the motivation. Identify the question behind the question. Tailor your responses to the audience. And don't forget to frame your case in the…
Feb 13
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Yue Zhao
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How To Communicate What Really Matters In Leadership Interviews
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How To Invite Influence And Not Try Too Hard to Influence others
Competence and success attracts others to you. Focus on getting your own house in order first.
Feb 6
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Yue Zhao
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How To Invite Influence And Not Try Too Hard to Influence others
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January 2025
3 Common Reasons Your Manager Will Fail You During Promotions And How To Have A Back Up Plan
Promotions at the senior levels are as much about relationships and perception as it is about performance. Invest the time to advocacy outside your…
Jan 30
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Yue Zhao
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3 Common Reasons Your Manager Will Fail You During Promotions And How To Have A Back Up Plan
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How Fear of Doing Worse Holds Us Back From True Career Growth
Things will get more uncomfortable and worse before it gets better. Here's how to conquer your fear of failure and put yourself in positions to grow and…
Jan 23
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Yue Zhao
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