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A Leadership Guide to Better Decision Making: How to Find the Right Balance to Choose Wisely

Leadership decision making is a process—a way of managing the competing factors that pull every decision in different directions. Once you understand the fundamental pulls and build a process to get better information, you can make better choices again and again. The best decisions balance several tensions at once. Because people need to buy in, good decisions balance emotional information with rational analysis. Because innovation is exciting but uncertain, good decision makers balance new ideas with proven data. And because…

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Team Alignment: How To Build Better Teams and Exceed Expectations

When leaders build trust, demonstrate confidence, and practice empathy, team alignment becomes possible. Key Takeaways Team alignment drives performance. Here’s what matters most: Team alignment is what happens when everyone is working to achieve common goals with the least possible amount of friction. The result: great teams that pull together to exceed expectations. There is no wasted energy protecting turf, fighting internal battles, or advancing personal agendas. Instead, everyone is working hard and enjoying group success. Alignment at Work is…

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12 Best Leadership Books (That Actually Changed How I Lead)

Today I’m sharing my list of the best leadership books that changed how I think and what I do as a leader. This is a personal, field-tested list—books with stories and tools I still use. Below are my picks for the best leadership books that actually changed how I lead. How I chose these best leadership books First, I looked for great reads and practical ideas you can apply right away. Next, I prioritized memorable stories that illustrate impact. Finally,…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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