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Why Learning needs a Revival in Organizations
Everywhere online you see evidence of “learning.” There are workshops, webinars, online academies, and leadership retreats. People are busier than ever absorbing information — yet very little of it translates into sustained transformation. The problem isn’t that we’ve stopped learning. It’s that we’ve mistaken information for insight. What’s Gone Missing True learning — the kind…
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How to Navigate the Paradox of Profit and Patience
I think we live in a kind of parallel universe in business. In one version, we applaud the long game results yet tell the stories as if success arrived fully formed. It took years for Zuckerberg, Jobs, Bezos or Kroc to get to known, household names but we don’t really talk about the waiting years.…
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Retirement or Readjustment?
Yesterday I had lunch with a friend in his seventies. We hadn’t seen each other in a long time, so there was plenty to catch up on. At one point he mentioned that retirement wasn’t in the cards for him. It wasn’t about financial necessity. His business is successful, his future secure. He continues because…
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Where do you go for Inspiration?
The world has never been more abundant with access. We can see more, listen more, do more — all at our fingertips. Social media overflows with inspirational quotes that we love, embrace, and eagerly share. And yet, for all this abundance, many of us find ourselves starved of something deeper. We are looking outward at…
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The Psychology of Misjudgment and its Effect on Smart Leaders
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s long-time partner, once gave a legendary talk called The Psychology of Human Misjudgment. His central point?It’s not lack of intelligence that ruins decisions. It’s the predictable ways our minds misfire. 1. Incentives Rule the Game Munger said, “Never, ever think about something else when you should be thinking about incentives.” He…
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The Business Cost of Ignoring Emotional Intelligence
The idea of Emotional Intelligence (EI) first appeared in academic psychology in the 1990s through the work of Peter Salovey and John Mayer, who defined it as the ability to perceive, understand, and regulate emotions in ourselves and others. But it was Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence that pushed the concept into boardrooms and…
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Creativity: The Work We Resist
We live in a culture obsessed with innovation. Leaders and consultants toss the word around like it’s a commodity — something you can buy off the shelf if you just hire the right people or invest in the right tech. Satya Nadella captured this sentiment perfectly when he said: “What the world rewards most is…
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A Well-Paid Life is only Sustainable, if it is First a Well Life
On Facebook a short video from Calm defined sobremesa—the lingering after a meal when the plates are half-cleared, conversation is full, and hearts stay at the table. It’s not just about food. It’s about a way of living that values presence more than pace. Another post circulating this week named a quieter reality: we need…
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How to Recognize Hidden Expertise Before It Walks Out the Door
Professor Phelps, an Australian researcher, ran a month-long experiment with student teams solving management problems. Unknown to the participants, some four-person groups had a planted “special guest”: Even when the other three teammates were motivated and capable, a single negative presence cut the group’s performance by 30–40 percent. His conclusion? Team success depends less on…
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Bragging is Allowed
When you read/saw this title – did it make you feel uncomfortable? The thought of you bragging? Did it go against the grain of everything you know to be true? Did thoughts of pride and falling surface? Some days your ego shows up like a karaoke star—Notice me. Applaud me. Hand me the mic. It…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 