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Why "Weaknesses" Are a Myth and Why Investing in Your Strengths is a Smarter Choice
We live in a culture that’s obsessed with what’s broken. Somehow, criticizing and pointing out flaws is considered a sign of...
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Jun 165 min read
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The Power of Strengths-Based Leadership Development
Do you really know who you are as a leader? Far too often, we step into leadership because we excelled at our last role. Maybe we were...
kawkapc
Jun 97 min read
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New Leadership Skills: Embracing a Human-Centered Future
Even if you’ve never watched Grey’s Anatomy , there’s a scene that captures something important about leadership. Dr. Cristina Yang,...
kawkapc
Jun 69 min read
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The Defiant Path: Leading a Life That’s Truly Yours
We don’t like defiance. Not in teenagers, not in colleagues, not in ourselves. It disrupts. Refuses. Challenges the norm. And yet,...
kawkapc
Jun 34 min read
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From Perfectionism to Presence: Reclaiming Your Enough-ness
Is there a difference between healthy striving and perfectionism? Absolutely. One is rooted in growth. The other, in fear . As Anne...
kawkapc
May 256 min read
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Why Leaders Need Both Empathy and Perspective-Taking (and How to Do It)
Why slowing down, asking better questions, and being present still changes everything. In leadership, we often talk about communication,...
kawkapc
May 167 min read
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The Power of Living In-Between
I’ve always felt a quiet envy toward people who could introduce themselves with just one word."I'm a doctor.""I'm a photographer.""I'm a...
kawkapc
May 35 min read
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Nature as Leadership Strategy: Cultivating Strength, Perspective, and Resilience
“Studying the impact of the natural world on the brain is actually a scandalous ly new i dea.”— Richard Louv, author of Last Child in...
kawkapc
Apr 296 min read
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Unavailable on Purpose: From Always-On to Intentionally Off
Have you ever noticed how being constantly available to others ends up hurting you? We say yes out of habit, reply instantly, stay...
kawkapc
Apr 226 min read
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Learning to Lead Again (And Again and Again): The Myth of Certainty
Good leaders never stop learning. Great leaders, the kind who leave a positive lasting impact not just on organizations, but on people’s...
kawkapc
Apr 58 min read
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Transformational Leadership, One Conversation at a Time
Whether we speak or remain silent, show up or withdraw, every action, or inaction, sends a message. Communication isn’t just about what...
kawkapc
Apr 38 min read
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What Is Happiness? The Simple Brilliance of a Complex State
A much-discussed and often worn-out topic, and yet, one that holds a quiet, awe-worthy brilliance in how its deep complexity can,...
kawkapc
Mar 288 min read
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Leading Change Through Strengths and Positivity
Change is constant, and paradoxical. While driven by external forces like market shifts, technological advancement, or societal movement,...
kawkapc
Mar 215 min read
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Moving From Fear to Intuition: Reclaiming Your Inner Wisdom
"At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are, and you know what you want." - Lao Tzu Deep within us lies a...
kawkapc
Mar 168 min read
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The Cost of Neglecting Psychological Safety
What is Psychological Safety? "The belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or...
kawkapc
Mar 97 min read
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The New Leadership Skills for a Thriving Non-Profit Sector
Thriving Non-Profit? Sounds like an oxymoron. If you're an Executive Director or CEO of one, you know exactly what I mean. In a sector...
kawkapc
Feb 238 min read
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What is Creative Leadership?
The word "creativity" derives from the Latin creare , meaning "to make," and the Greek krínein , meaning "to fulfill." We can approach...
kawkapc
Feb 186 min read
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Emotional Intelligence: The Game-Changer for Career and Life
How do we reconnect with ourselves and each other? What is the universal language that unites human experience? The ability to name our...
kawkapc
Feb 177 min read
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Authenticity: Breaking Free from External Validation
In a world that thrives on likes, shares, and applause, the pull of external validation can feel inescapable. Yet, living for others'...
kawkapc
Jan 56 min read
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Why Invest in Strengths?
Avoid trying to mimic someone else, be it a guru or a role model, as this approach rarely works. Success comes from being authentically you.
kawkapc
Dec 8, 20245 min read
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