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When disaster strikes, the language leaders choose reveals everything about their future. In late October 2024, Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread devastation. Within days, business leaders across the island were using the same word: “recovery.” Getting back to where they were before the hurricane hit. But here’s the …
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Imagine your executives are adopting a dangerous belief: people only perform when threatened by crisis. When the building is on fire, performance soars. When competitors attack, teams mobilize. When survival is at stake, magic happens. This point of view sounds plausible, but it should worry you. Yes, crises can bring out extraordinary levels of commitment …
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Why Playing It Safe Will Erase Your Leadership Legacy The conventional wisdom says: stay focused, deliver on your core responsibilities, don’t overstep. But the leaders who’ll be celebrated a generation from now are ignoring that advice entirely. Picture this: You’re running a major public sector organization. Every performance indicator is green. Your board loves your …