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  • Leading from the Middle: When You’re Young, Talented—and Not Taken Seriously

    There’s an unspoken tension in many workplaces today: younger professionals are eager to contribute, but they often find themselves caught in a strange no-man’s-land. They’re not entry-level anymore, but they’re not given full leadership authority either. They’re trusted… but not empowered. And on the other side, many seasoned leaders are quietly facing their own version…

  • When Boundaries Are Blurred: How to Navigate a Power Struggle at Work

    By Scott Lowe Ever been in a role where you’re clearly the leader—but someone else is acting like they are? I had a conversation today with a client who’s the hired lead chef in a kitchen. Passionate, capable, ready to lead. The only problem? Another employee, one the boss was supposed to let go, is still around—still…

  • Great Leaders Take the Hits

    Leadership isn’t about self-preservation—it’s about protection, ownership, and shared strength. One of the greatest marks of a healthy leader is their willingness to take the hits for their team. I’ve seen it far too often: an employee makes a mistake—maybe even a public one—and leadership, feeling embarrassed or threatened, distances themselves. They may throw the…

  • Why Great Leaders Don’t Just Lead — They Empower Others To

    There’s a quote I’ve heard many times in different forms, but it never stops resonating: “People will do your ideas, but they’ll die for their own.” It’s simple, profound, and a gut-check for anyone in leadership. It reminds us that while positional authority can move people, it’s ownership and empowerment that ignite passion. The Illusion…