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Workspace Makeovers: What My Office Renovation Taught Me About Company Culture
Last month, I embarked on what I thought would be a simple project: repainting my home…

Home Office Nightmares: What I Learned When My Air Conditioner Gave Up During a Virtual Board Meeting
Remember last summer when working from home still felt somewhat novel? Let me take you back…

The Great Handbag Hypothesis: What Your Work Bag Says About Your Leadership Style
Last Tuesday, I arrived at our executive retreat armed with data, presentations, and what my colleague…

Confessions of a Corporate Overachiever: The Day My Meditation App Called Me a Workaholic
So, there I was, in the middle of a quarterly planning meeting, when my phone buzzed…

When Your Home Inspector Finds a Family of Raccoons Living in Your Dream House
Let me tell you about the day I learned that home inspections can turn into wildlife…

Why Your Executive Assistant and Janitorial Staff Know More About Leadership Than Most Management Books
I just finished reading a fascinating piece about identifying informal leaders in organizations. The article was…