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I Thought I Was an Active Listener — Until I Became an Executive Coach
I thought I had mastered listening for 25 years, but I was only listening to respond. Coaching showed me the real skill: presence. This post breaks down how deep listening builds trust, sharpens insight, and transforms leaders.
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Smart People Have Answers. Wise Leaders Ask Questions.
Great leaders don’t impress with answers. They stand out with questions that make others pause and think. I break down how to ask the kinds of questions that build trust, show judgment, and elevate your influence. Ready to level up?
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The Hidden Leadership Skill Nobody Teaches: How to Say ‘No’
Learn how to say no with clarity and confidence. Shift from overwhelm to intentional leadership by protecting your time, prioritizing what matters, and communicating effectively without conflict.
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5 Moves to Make Before December 1st (Your 2025 Promotion Depends on It)
Most people plan for promotions in January, but by then it is too late. After years at Amazon, I learned that impact, evidence, and early positioning drive advancement. If you want 2026 to be your breakout year, start shaping your narrative and your promotion case now.
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I (Sadly) Rejected 100+ Candidates as an Amazon Bar Raiser. Here’s What the 1% Who Got Hired Did Differently
After 100+ Amazon interviews as a Bar Raiser, I learned the difference between rejection and offer. It was not skills. It was impact, ownership, and leadership without a title. The candidates who proved results, owned failures, and led boldly were the ones who got hired.
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Titles Are Temporary. The Janitor at Deloitte Taught Me That.
I met a janitor named Carlos who reminded me that titles are not identity. While I chased promotions, he changed lives teaching robotics on weekends. His impact was bigger than any job title. That moment reshaped how I measure leadership and success.