When Global Ambitions Meet Local Realities: Leadership Lessons from 2024

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Change Management, Team Culture, Culture, Organizational Transformation, Alignment, Employee Experience

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As we reflect on the defining business stories of 2024, one particular story stands out as a powerful reminder of the complexities inherent in global expansion.

This past summer brought us a compelling New York Times report about a leading chip manufacturer's challenges in Arizona - a story that continues to resonate because it touches on fundamental truths about leadership, culture, and organizational transformation.

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Did You Buy a Version of Someone Else’s LD Program?

By Spurgeon James posted in Behavior, Leadership, Call Centers

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It was only my first day at work, but I could already tell that my boss wasn’t happy to see me. 

I had been hired by an organization to help improve their leadership development (LD) programs. On my first day, I was asked to meet with a senior executive who would oversee my work. 

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The Inquisitive Leader: Embracing the Power of Inquiry

By ALULA posted in Leadership

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In an era of rapid change, the most dangerous phrase in business is, “We've always done it this way.”

Yet, many leaders struggle to adapt, stuck in outdated approaches. But what if you could break free from the status quo and lead your team into a brighter, more innovative future? 

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Organizational Resilience: Easy to Get, Hard to Keep

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Culture

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The Billion-Dollar Question 

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizational resilience isn't just a buzzword—it's a key driver of success. Consider this: companies with high organizational resilience outperform their peers by an average of 30% in long-term shareholder returns. 

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Battling Burnout: A Leader's Guide to Self-Care

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Culture, Workplace Mental Health, Workplace Health

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Ever feel like you're running on empty? Like you've given 110% to everything and everyone, but somehow, it's still not enough?

Welcome to the club, fellow leaders. We've all been there, and let's face it—burnout is a real B. 

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Steady Trust: How Tom Frosina Empowers Leaders

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Trust, Leadership Unscripted

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"There isn't a playbook for every challenge," says Tom Frosina, Operations Leader at TD Bank. 

Tom knows that leadership isn't about following a script. Instead, effective leaders must be able to adapt, innovate, and empower their teams to succeed.

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Quick Chats, Big Impact: The Art of Mastering the Daily Check-In

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Culture, Communicating with Teams

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As a leader, your days are jam-packed —meetings, emails, putting out fires, rinse and repeat.  

It's enough to make your head spin. With all the demands on your time, it can be tempting to skip over those daily check-ins with your team. But trust us, that would be a costly mistake. 

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A Simple, Yet Underrated Skill for Leaders

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Culture, Coaching

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How well do you really know your team?

Beyond their job titles and performance metrics, what's the underlying story? The answer might surprise you. 

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Leadership Behaviors that Drive High-Performance in a Hybrid Workplace

By Brian Cole, Ph.D. posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Leading Remote Teams, Managing Remotely

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Hybrid work continues to impact employees’ preferences, but how does it impact their leaders? 

In 2021, the World Trend Index reported that 73% of employees wanted flexible remote work options. The latest insights from Gallup show the number dipping only slightly to 60% today. Remote-capable employees are getting what they want, as most are working in a hybrid or exclusively remote arrangement. But are leaders getting what they need to provide support and get results? 

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Talking Isn't Enough: A Leader's Guide to Communication that Inspires Action

By ALULA posted in Behavior, Leadership, Communicating with Teams

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When was the last time your team left a meeting feeling genuinely inspired?  

If you're struggling to remember, you're not alone. In a world of endless emails and back-to-back video calls, truly effective leadership communication has become a rare skill. It's not about how many words you say, but how deeply they resonate. It's about turning strategy into action, and hesitation into momentum. 

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