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Accountability Is a Conversation
Several years ago, I heard Ari Weinzweig— co-founding partner of the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses in Ann Arbor— speak. During the Q+A, someone in the audience

Why the Best Leaders Say “That’s None of My Business”
There’s a book making the rounds right now, Let Them by Mel Robbins, and I love that it’s getting leaders to think about letting go

If You Haven’t Said It Out Loud, It’s Not a Boundary
Boundaries are my favorite coaching topic. My first therapist introduced me to the concept twenty years ago, and it changed my life. I’m always eager

How Elon Musk destroyed a colossal pile of cash in six months: Culture Clash
Writing this week is John Graham. He co-founded Guildmaster Consulting, specializing in management coaching. For more content like this, check out Guildmaster’s blog and follow

Three Keys to Being a Customer-Centric Leader
[By Ariel Simpson, originally published May 2021 at EngagedAgility.com] When creating a new product or service or even an entire business, it’s common to make profit

Urgent vs Important: How to Make Your Goals Reality
Imagine driving down the highway drinking a warm cup of coffee. There are a lot of cars around you, and you’re cruising at about 65

Mr. Miyagi vs. Professor Xavier: Which Leader are You?
[By Ariel Simpson, originally published December 2019 at EngagedAgility.com] Lately I seem to be hearing the same question from everyone I meet: how much expertise

The Best Bike Frame Maker in the Land
[By Ariel Simpson, originally published February 2021 at EngagedAgility.com] I vividly recall my first Agility coach preaching to me, “Don’t get five projects halfway done;

Improve More, Experiment Better
[By Ariel Simpson, originally published October 2019 at EngagedAgility.com] Imagine a scientist in a white lab coat, two beakers in hand. You ask what she’s