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The Challenge Of Leadership: Power Without Ego, Humility Without Weakness
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The Challenge Of Leadership: Power Without Ego, Humility Without Weakness

Throughout my career, I’ve often told my teams: “Leadership matters.” But great leadership is rare. Why? Because the strongest leaders live in the tension of dissonant qualities. As Jim Rohn once said: “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.”

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Why Coaching Every Employee Is A Smart Talent Strategy
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Why Coaching Every Employee Is A Smart Talent Strategy

Coaching shouldn’t be reserved only for executives. When organizations invest in coaching across all levels, they unlock hidden potential, boost engagement, and build a stronger culture of growth. By empowering every employee, companies set the stage for long-term success and retention.

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CxO In the Spotlight: Culture starts at the top
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CxO In the Spotlight: Culture starts at the top

Michel Koopman notes that as we navigate the complexities of global business, learning the art of expressing ourselves effectively and empathetically is not merely a skill to be acquired—it’s essential.

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Leadership At The Senior Executive Level: What To Focus On
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Leadership At The Senior Executive Level: What To Focus On

Achieving a senior executive role is a significant milestone. I often receive this question from new senior leaders: "What should I focus on, and what should I ignore?" They feel that the way they drive impact needs to become more strategic, but the workload can seem overwhelming. How do they recalibrate their focus?

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Your colleagues are crucial to your promotion. Here's why.
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Your colleagues are crucial to your promotion. Here's why.

Many of us want to get promoted at work, but don’t often stop to consider what that means.

Moving into the executive ranks often means leading the very people you once worked alongside. And while you might attract attention with stellar performance, it’s not enough to secure your success as a leader.  

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The Overlooked Side Of Succession Planning
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The Overlooked Side Of Succession Planning

Succession planning is often regarded as a key pillar of organizational resilience. Done well, it ensures that high-potential younger leaders are primed and ready to take on critical roles, safeguarding continuity in leadership. Many companies invest with great intention in identifying future leaders and providing them with coaching, mentorship and strategic growth opportunities.

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'You're not that important.' How not to fall into the most common leadership trap
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'You're not that important.' How not to fall into the most common leadership trap

Many senior leaders complain about running from meeting to meeting, from one fire drill to the next, from dealing with employee matters to investors, from presentations to spreadsheets, from Zoom to town hall meetings, board meetings to performance reviews, strategic planning to ops reviews, from checking email to moving calendars around, and the list goes on. Every meeting has an opportunity cost—a leader can never be in two places at once.

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The Art and Science of Building a Company
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The Art and Science of Building a Company

Michel Koopman discusses why senior leaders (especially C-Suite executives)  should approach their careers like athletes, how being process-driven accelerates start-up business growth, how being transparent while being mindful is a great communication approach, and why top performers are hesitant to pursue their development.

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