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August 3, 2026

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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2025 Reprise Grandma Always Bought Apples by the Bushel Copy

Growing up in western Pennsylvania, in Dormont, a borough adjacent to Pittsburgh, a city legendary for big steel and heavy industry, I relished the fall evenings my then-bachelor uncle would chariot my Mom, Grandma, and me to a gravel lot in Connellsville that was hastily arranged each season for sales of farm-fresh produce. There were Seckel pears, squashes of every variety, rutabagas, and apples. My special feelings for those moments are evident in what I learned from my Grandma at those farm-stand fall apple markets.
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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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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 Leaders We Remember

Most of us can identify a handful of leaders who shaped our careers in meaningful ways. Some held impressive titles, managed large teams, or led significant organizational initiatives. Yet those are not always the leaders we remember most clearly. The leaders who stay with us are often the ones who changed how we thought about ourselves, trusted us before we fully trusted ourselves, and created opportunities we might not have pursued on our own.
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2025 Reprise Grandma Always Bought Apples by the Bushel Copy

Growing up in western Pennsylvania, in Dormont, a borough adjacent to Pittsburgh, a city legendary for big steel and heavy industry, I relished the fall evenings my then-bachelor uncle would chariot my Mom, Grandma, and me to a gravel lot in Connellsville that was hastily arranged each season for sales of farm-fresh produce. There were Seckel pears, squashes of every variety, rutabagas, and apples. My special feelings for those moments are evident in what I learned from my Grandma at those farm-stand fall apple markets.
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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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