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Leadership Essentials

Leadership essentials are what every business leader should know and master. So, the posts in this category cover a variety of proven frameworks that will help you make better decisions. Armed with the right tools and techniques, you will improve your chances of product success.

How Jackie Methodically Gained Trust and Became My Top Contributor

July 17, 2023July 13, 2023 by tanguy
trust

How a team member transformed our relationship from one filled with doubt and skepticism to one built on mutual respect and trust.

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France in Turmoil: Would I Handle it Better Than Macron?

December 2, 2024July 6, 2023 by tanguy

A piece of advice to our political leaders on how they can seek inspiration from the business side to resolve crises.

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Embracing the Power of “No”: How It Shaped My Leadership Style

December 2, 2024June 29, 2023 by tanguy

Learn about the three specific approaches I’ve used to say no confidently that turned me into a stronger leader.

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R2AK: Exploring the Leadership Lessons from an Extraordinary Adventure Race

June 19, 2023June 15, 2023 by tanguy

R2AK: when exceptional leadership traits and the spirit of adventure converge, new avenues open for growth and inspiration.

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The Conflict That Nearly Destroyed Our Team and How We Resolved It

June 10, 2023June 8, 2023 by tanguy
conflict

When facing a conflict in their team it’s essential for leaders to create the right conditions to restore a positive mindset.

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Stop the Impossible Quest For Passion – If You Want To Love Your Job, Do This Instead.

June 5, 2023June 1, 2023 by tanguy
passion

Instead of seeking elusive passion, adopt a craftsperson mindset, be patient with the process, and embrace criticism.

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I Was Blindly Leading Change… Until I Hit the Iceberg

May 27, 2023May 25, 2023 by tanguy
iceberg

How to gain more insights on your company’s deep culture, aka the submerged part of the cultural iceberg, for change initiatives to succeed.

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I’ve Been Tested – The Results Came Back Positive

May 22, 2023May 18, 2023 by tanguy
test

Behavioral assessments, as part of the executive recruitment process, can provide tremendous value to both the candidate and the company.

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My First (and Probably Last) Post About AI and Leadership

May 13, 2023May 11, 2023 by tanguy
AI

AI has boundless potential, but great leaders should keep challenging and questioning what comes out of it.

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Radical Candor: How To Excel At Giving Feedback

May 6, 2023May 4, 2023 by tanguy
candor

“Praise in public, criticize in private” is a rule every leader should practice. Radical candor can help you maximize its impact.

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How a 175-Year-Old Catholic Institution Taught My First Leadership Lessons

April 27, 2023 by tanguy
leadership

During my fifteen years at the Saint Vincent school, I learned to appreciate the leadership lessons from three particular types of teachers.

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Struggling With Group Introductions? Try FORD!

April 24, 2023April 20, 2023 by tanguy
FORD

FORD is an effective introduction framework to establish group dynamics and build a more trusting environment.

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Optimism or Pessimism? Doesn’t Matter. Curiosity Makes All the Difference.

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 by tanguy
curiosity

Optimists and pessimists can join forces and build a stronger future by challenging their thinking and assessing together probable scenarios.

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The Power of Facilitation: How Sonia’s Skills Transformed Our Team Dynamics

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by tanguy
facilitation

One day, I brought an expert in group facilitation to my team meetings. See the four skills she brought that made a difference.

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Meet Derek – The Best Boss I’ve Ever Had

April 2, 2023March 30, 2023 by tanguy
boss

The four behaviors the best of my bosses demonstrated that generated total respect and optimal team dynamics.

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Stop Obsessing Over Being Great Leaders – Build High-Performing Teams Instead

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by tanguy
leader

Leaders – to enable high performance, forget about your ego and start exploring your team’s natural potential instead.

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Will Your Next Product Development Be a Build, Buy, or Partner?

March 5, 2023March 2, 2023 by tanguy
partner

Lessons from hybrid approaches where our in-house and some external teams worked together, playing to their respective strengths.

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Are You Ready To Lead the Next Crisis?

February 24, 2023February 23, 2023 by tanguy
crisis

In these times of high volatility, the ability to solve a crisis is becoming a trait for outstanding leadership.

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How an Artistic Drawing Exam Helped Me Reframe Failure

February 22, 2023February 9, 2023 by tanguy
failure

Being off-topic is not failure. It can help foster conversations and generate new and unexpected connections

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Don’t Be Like Charlie – Know How To Keep an Open Mind

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by tanguy

Being – and staying – open-minded is tough! Here are three rules any leader can use to uncover unique solutions.

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