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September 14, 2026

The Five Minutes After the Meeting

Years ago, an executive who thought he was about to lose his job asked me what to do. We talked about it on a walk across a corporate campus rather than in a conference room, and I've been thinking about why that mattered. This piece is about the conversations that happen after the meeting ends, when someone lingers and says, "Do you have a minute?" We spend a great deal of effort making meetings better. Maybe the meeting was never the problem.
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What If They Never Told You?

A dream involving two former leaders raised an unexpected question: What feedback might I have missed during my career? Drawing on experiences with coaching, autonomy, and leadership development, this week's article explores the blind spots we may unknowingly create for ourselves.
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The Five Minutes After the Meeting

Years ago, an executive who thought he was about to lose his job asked me what to do. We talked about it on a walk across a corporate campus rather than in a conference room, and I've been thinking about why that mattered. This piece is about the conversations that happen after the meeting ends, when someone lingers and says, "Do you have a minute?" We spend a great deal of effort making meetings better. Maybe the meeting was never the problem.
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The Loss Begins Before the Resignation

Early in my career, I learned how discouraging it can be to feel invisible at work. I wanted to contribute more, took my responsibilities seriously, and believed I had something useful to offer. Yet there were times when managers seemed largely unaware of what I was doing. They might tell me I was doing a good job, but the praise felt generic because it was not connected to any real understanding of my work.
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Every Leader Inherits Someone Else's Mess

Every leader eventually inherits someone else's mess. A struggling team. A fractured culture. A strategy that never quite took hold. Leadership rarely begins with ideal circumstances. More often than not, it begins with accepting responsibility for problems we didn't create. That realization stayed with me after a recent dream and became the inspiration for this week's essay.
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What If They Never Told You?

A dream involving two former leaders raised an unexpected question: What feedback might I have missed during my career? Drawing on experiences with coaching, autonomy, and leadership development, this week's article explores the blind spots we may unknowingly create for ourselves.
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The People Dividend Podcast

Hosted by Mike Horne, The People Dividend Podcast features founders who share their insights on authentic leadership. Tune in to learn from successful journeys and apply their wisdom to your own path.

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Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically

Integrity by Design: Working and Living Authentically" by Mike Horne provides a blueprint for authentic leadership and organizational change, emphasizing that prosperity begins with a life designed with integrity.

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