Archive - Friday Forward

Friday Forward - Four for 2024

We'll remember 2024 for a variety of reasons, but most of all for this: 2024 was the year that challenged us to think differently about our preconceived…

Dec 27 •

Friday Forward - Ends & Means (#463)

Though the philosophy "the ends justify the means," is popular, I've never personally subscribed to it. Leaders must remember that few ends can justify…

Dec 20 •

Friday Forward - Confidently Vulnerable (#462)

Vulnerability is a key facet of leadership, but it's not enough on it's own. Leaders must balance vulnerability with confidence to reassure their people…

Dec 12 •

Friday Forward - Moral Courage (#461)

We too often make the mistake of engaging aggressively on divisive issues. This is why honesty and empathy is the only way to combat hate.

Dec 5 •

November 2024

Friday Forward - Conspicuous Connection (#460)

Shopping the Black Friday sales won't give you lasting happiness. Make some time to connect with friends and family this holiday week.

Nov 29 •

Friday Forward - Two Weeks (#459)

The way people leave companies is due for an overhaul

Nov 21 •

Friday Forward - Bettor Data (#458)

Don’t take everything at face value, even hard data. Instead, challenge yourself to look at the issue from a different perspective to see the truth--and…

Nov 14 •

Friday Forward - Emotional Stunt (#457)

We need to set an example that encourages growth, not learned helplessness.

Nov 7 •

October 2024

Friday Forward - Credible Experts (#456)

Online, it's never been harder to differentiate experts from uninformed influencers. Keep this in mind before you take online information at face value

Oct 31 •

Friday Forward - Dissonant Bubbles (#455)

When your thoughts and your actions diverge, the result is always unsustainable

Oct 24 •

Friday Forward - Safe Spaces (#454)

Psychological safety has become a huge buzzword, even though few leaders know what it means

Oct 17 •

Friday Forward - Great Company (#453)

Great companies all share three qualities. How does yours measure up?

Oct 10 •

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