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So your assignment was clear, but the team didn’t bring their A-game. What happened?
Sometimes, the...
When your assignment isn’t clear, even the most capable team members will struggle. Miscommunication...
I’ve used a lot of leadership tools over the years—frameworks, rubrics, 2x2 matrices—but none have m...
I’ve come to believe that most team dysfunctions can be traced back to one overlooked problem: misal...
This is a story from me, Michael...
Early in my career, I was the new guy—just a few weeks into my ...
I’ve always loved strategic planning. It’s one of my top strengths, and I enjoy looking out on the h...
There’s an old I Love Lucy episode that still gets laughs today. (Note: The image above is an AI gen...
Stephen Covey’s classic jar metaphor has been one of the most enduring visual tools in leadership an...
Why Engaged By Design?
Vernon and I have both spent decades leading change in higher education — as...