The Inner Work of Outer Leadership

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By Dean Newlund Leadership used to be measured by output: what we achieved, how fast we moved, how many goals we hit. Today, the real measure is deeper. The question isn’t how much we’re doing, but how aware we are while we’re doing it. We live in an attention-deficit world—speeding through our days, skimming conversations, mistaking […]

The BRAVE Leader: How to Build Connection, Adapt to Change, and Strengthen Resilience Across Generations

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For the first time in history, five generations are working side by side. Baby Boomers are extending their careers, Gen Xers are leading in senior roles, Millennials are now the largest part of the workforce, and Gen Z is redefining how and why work happens. According to Gallup, Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce […]

How to Become the Kind of Manager Every CEO Wants on Their Team

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When we were asked to create a guide for new managers, we decided not to start with theory or trends. Instead, we reviewed data from dozens of Leadership 360 Assessments we’ve conducted for CEOs and senior leaders across healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofits, and tech. The patterns were unmistakable. Across industries, geography, and company size, CEOs consistently […]