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Russ Powell
Jun 27, 20222 min read
Three Steps for Having Better Difficult Conversations
To have productive difficult conversations take the perspective of the other, think about what you truly want, and don't take it personally.
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Russ Powell
May 9, 20223 min read
Dunbar's Number and the Limits of Friendship
A few excerpts from an article by Maria Konnikova about Dunbar's number, the nature of friendship and the limits of social media.
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Russ Powell
Feb 23, 20225 min read
Systems Thinking and the Juggling Girls of Berlin
A troupe of jugglers from Berlin helps us apply a simple, powerful framework for thinking about and diagnosing problems in human systems.
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Russ Powell
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Three Things High Performing Teams Do Differently
A study from psychologist Ron Friedman suggests high-performing teams find success by making better, stronger social connections.
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Russ Powell
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Sometimes a Leader Needs a Good Poet
As leaders, we don't often think much about poetry, until it becomes a necessity.
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Russ Powell
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Working on Building Empathy Skills? Here are Four Best Practices
An overview of the ways in which you can better express empathy on the job.
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Russ Powell
Feb 14, 20225 min read
Five Ways to Get More Quiet Time
In this time of constant-distraction-as-norm, leaders need quiet time for reflection and discernment more than ever.
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Russ Powell
Feb 11, 20221 min read
What Makes Relationships Thrive
A little snippet of a helpful podcast I found on one of the most essential leadership (and life) skills.
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Russ Powell
Feb 10, 20221 min read
6th Grader Saves the Lives of Two People on the Same Day
The simple act of doing the right thing can make a huge impact.
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Russ Powell
Feb 8, 20221 min read
How would you say it differently?
A collection of my thoughts on effective communication and why language is so important.
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Russ Powell
Feb 5, 20221 min read
To Get Ahead, You Need Both Ambition and Humility
Balance is a vital skill in leadership and in life - specifically the use of confidence and humility.
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Russ Powell
Feb 4, 20221 min read
Data-Poor Conversations Lead to Poor Problem-Solving.
A problem-solving must: ensure the data collected is accurate and comprehensive before discussing solutions.
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Russ Powell
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Reinventing Your Leadership Team
Insightful comments on the establishment of an effective leadership team.
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Russ Powell
Jan 26, 20228 min read
If ya gotta eat a frog, why sit around and look at it all day?
A few thoughts on two timeless principles for managing time and tasks.
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Russ Powell
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Game-Theory and The Evolution of Trust
Three recommendations for building lasting relationships - professional and personally.
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Russ Powell
Mar 22, 20214 min read
"Fast Fixes"​ for Workforce Performance Problems
When trying to figure out why your people aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing, ask these three questions.
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