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Letting go is A Leadership Superpower
Letting go of what made us successful and fixed ideas of what is right is the secret to becoming a great executive. Here's the why and the how to do it…
Oct 31
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Yue Zhao
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How to Lead Through Systems, Not Skills
Being "the best" got us into leadership. Learning how to build effective systems and retain great people propels you into the executive levels.
Oct 16
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Yue Zhao
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5 Tactical Ways To Tackle Meeting Proliferation
Too many meetings comes from a lack of clarity and context or murky decision-making. Solving these issues will naturally decrease meeting load.
Oct 9
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Yue Zhao
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How To Influence Executives: 5 Elements of Persuasive Stories
While we think we're data-driven and logical, we are much more influenced by stories than numbers. Hone your storytelling skills to unlock a next level…
Oct 2
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Yue Zhao
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How to Tame Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is not something we get rid off. Instead, it is a natural feeling when we try something new outside our comfort zone, and the goal is…
Sep 25
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Yue Zhao
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Time for Strategic Work Is Not Optional and Does Not Need To Be Earned
If you want to up level your work and be more strategic, don't wait for an opportunity or "get other work done first." Prioritize strategy conversation…
Sep 11
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Yue Zhao
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How To Expand Your Influence Skills
Having the data or being “right” doesn’t win hearts and minds. We work with humans. And humans are emotional creatures. Build your influence through…
Jul 31
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Yue Zhao
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What Most Leaders of AI Get Wrong About Driving Adoption
AI Adoption is not a technology or skillset problem. It is a mindset and change management challenge. Invest in context sharing, up-skilling, and early…
Jul 24
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Yue Zhao
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How Great Leaders Use Empathy to Create Shared Vision
When you see the world from another person’s perspective, you realize that opposing truths can both be right.
Jul 17
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Yue Zhao
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Finding Your Most Counterintuitive Leadership Growth Areas
We ask ourselves what makes us happy and work towards that. It turns out that your negative emotions are also a compass for action when they are…
Jul 10
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Yue Zhao
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How To Counter A False Statement About You
Demonstrate a counterpoint to change a false perception or recover gracefully from mistake. Here's how to escape the negative thinking spiral, move…
Jul 3
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Yue Zhao
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Two Must Do's for Executives To Truly Prioritize Their Priorities
Do you find that your calendar manages you? We go in detail on how to make your calendar reflect your priorities and why creating themes throughout the…
Jun 26
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Yue Zhao
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