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April 4, 2025

What Do Your Notes Say About You? Five Key Focus Areas for Organizational Executives

Leadership often starts with the small things. For me, it began with notes. Lots and lots of notes. Early in my career as an HR executive and consultant, I realized how important it was to document my thoughts, observations, and decisions. Whether negotiating an exit package, redesigning an organizational structure, or recommending someone for a promotion, there was always a note sitting quietly in the background. These notes, over time, painted a vivid portrait—not just of an organization's culture but of the daily priorities and challenges leaders face.
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Lead with Heart: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

When reflecting on great leaders, people often highlight qualities such as vision, decisiveness, and strategic thinking. While these traits are significant, emotional intelligence (EI) is another factor that quietly enhances the impact of the best leaders. Unlike technical expertise or business acumen, emotional intelligence entails understanding ourselves and those around us. Leaders with high emotional intelligence can bridge divides, inspire loyalty, and guide their teams through challenges with clarity and compassion. At its core, emotional intelligence turns managers into leaders that people choose to follow.
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Qualities of Highly Effective Leaders

Leadership is a skill, but it's also a practice. The best leaders share traits that set them apart and inspire their teams to reach greater heights. These traits aren't about being perfect but intentional, authentic, and committed to growth. Through years of working with executives, I've observed that genuinely effective leaders embody a blend of vision, communication, adaptability, and integrity. These traits create a foundation for success for both the individual leader and the organization as a whole.
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Lifelong Learning for Mid-Career Leaders

At the VP level, leadership is both a privilege and a challenge. Your experience commands respect, but staying effective in a growing organization demands more. The best leaders understand that their growth is never finished. They commit to lifelong learning—not as a chore, but as a path to sustained relevance and impact. For mid-career leaders, lifelong learning isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessary edge. It’s how you stay ahead of evolving challenges, inspire your team, and equip your organization for continuous success.
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The Strategic Advantage of Viewing Employees as Whole Persons

In the rapidly evolving workplace, the traditional view of employees as mere resources—numbers on a spreadsheet, roles rather than individuals—has increasingly come under scrutiny. This shift isn't just a matter of ethics; it represents a profound strategic advantage. Organizations unlock unparalleled potential for retention, engagement, and, ultimately, success by recognizing the whole person behind the employee number.
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The Business Case for Respect and Dignity in the Workplace

In today's fast-paced business environment, it's easy to overlook the fundamental principles of respect and dignity. However, successful leaders understand that these values are ethical imperatives and powerful levers for enhancing organizational performance. Prioritizing respect and dignity within the workplace can significantly boost employee morale, foster a positive corporate culture, and, importantly, impact the bottom line positively. This post explores the multifaceted benefits of embedding respect and dignity into the corporate ethos, offering insights for HR professionals, business owners, employees, workplace culture enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs alike.
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The Life of Your Success: How to Grow Winning Teams and Organizations

In the world of work today, things are changing at hyper-speed. Companies are trying to figure out how to handle teams that work from a distance, especially after COVID-19 shook things up. They're also trying to ensure everyone feels welcome and valued, which means moving away from the boss-in-charge way of doing things to a more decentralized management approach. Quickly adapting is the new reality. This calls for a new way of making teams work together smoothly, ready for whatever comes next, and making sure everyone feels included.
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Navigating the Storm: Strategic Approaches to Executive Conflict

Business conflicts are like storms on the horizon—inevitable but perhaps manageable with the right approach. Executive-level disputes, however, are not just any storm; they are Category 5 hurricanes that can upend operations and leave a path of long-term devastation if not addressed.
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How To Embrace Your Power in Helping Leaders and Their Teams

As an executive and organizational development expert, I aim to provide outstanding service to my clients. I believe that my attributes play a significant role in achieving that. I am confident, calm, competent, and courageous, and I believe these attributes help me create the right environment for personal and professional growth.
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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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