Leading with Both Hands: The Power of Ambidextrous Leadership
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Leading with Both Hands: The Power of Ambidextrous Leadership

Ambidextrous leadership is the art of leading with both hands—one steady like a cargo ship, the other agile like a speedboat. It’s the ability to maintain structure and clarity while exploring new ideas and navigating change. But the real mastery lies not in doing both at once, but in knowing when to switch modes—and helping your team understand why. Because in a world of constant complexity, the leaders who thrive aren’t just strategic or visionary—they’re both.

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The Quiet Weight of Self-Blame — And How One CEO Found Relief
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The Quiet Weight of Self-Blame — And How One CEO Found Relief

In executive coaching, we often focus on performance, strategy, and leadership skills. But sometimes the real breakthrough comes in an unexpected form: self-forgiveness. One CEO I worked with wasn’t just exhausted—he was unconsciously punishing himself for a decision he made years ago. No productivity hack could fix that.

What helped him shift was a simple but powerful method called The Work by Byron Katie. By questioning his most painful thoughts—like “I failed my father”—he discovered a path to clarity, relief, and renewed leadership. Self-forgiveness wasn’t a soft skill. It was the key to leading with strength and integrity again.

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Corporate Artistry: How To Avoid Burnout In Your Business
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Corporate Artistry: How To Avoid Burnout In Your Business

Every organisation wants creative people who take initiative and ownership and generally have great ideas. But how are organisations actually encouraging that kind of behaviour? Here’s a bold suggestion: what if we can motivate our people and tackle burnout all at once? Check out the concept of corporate artistry.

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How do I reach out to someone I admire online?
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How do I reach out to someone I admire online?

Hiding behind the sofa and not reaching out to the people you admire is a horrible idea. So is writing a very lengthy message that never gets written. Read this article figure out what makes sense and what you shouldn’t do, for the love of all things chocolate.

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How does the Purpose Test work?
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How does the Purpose Test work?

The test was developed based on 6 years of empirical work with hundreds of entrepreneurs from 20 countries and all walks of life. It shows you where you are, where you are probably not, what may be holding you back and how to potentially think and act, considering what you have…

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