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Book 48: “Practical Intelligence in Everyday Life” by Robert J. Sternberg and Elena L. Grigorenko
Many leaders have impressive knowledge but struggle to turn it into results. Drawing on Practical Intelligence by Robert J. Sternberg and Elena L. Grigorenko, this article explores why practical intelligence—the ability to apply knowledge wisely in real situations—is becoming one of the most valuable leadership capabilities in the age of AI.
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Play 48: Practical Intelligence — An Overlooked Key to Success
Practical intelligence is the overlooked skill that separates knowledge from results. It enables leaders to adapt, understand people, solve real-world problems, and turn good ideas into meaningful action. Discover why practical intelligence may be the most valuable form of intelligence for leadership.
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Book 47: “Good to Great” by Jim Collins
Jim Collins’ Good to Great shows that enduring greatness is not built on charisma, luck, or dramatic breakthroughs, but on disciplined leadership, the right people, brutal honesty, focused purpose, and patient momentum.
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Play 47: Constructive Discontent
Constructive discontent is the quiet force behind improvement. This post explores why leaders need dissatisfaction not as complaint, but as a disciplined refusal to accept mediocrity.
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Book 46: “Managing with Power” by Jeffrey Pfeffer
Power is often treated as a taboo in leadership discussions, yet Jeffrey Pfeffer argues it is essential to understanding how organizations really work. This article explores why competence alone is not enough and how ethical influence helps leaders achieve meaningful results.
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Play 46: What Many Young Professionals Get Wrong About Power in Organizations
Young professionals often assume power works as it should: fair, rational, and merit-based. In reality, power in organizations is human, messy, relational, and built through trust, access, reliability, alliances, and the ability to get things done without damaging people or the system.
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Book 45: “Power: Why Some People Have It — and Others Don’t” by Jeffrey Pfeffer
Jeffrey Pfeffer’s Power reminds leaders that performance alone is rarely enough. To lead effectively, we must understand influence, visibility, networks, and the responsibility that comes with power.
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Play 45: Leadership and Power
Power is neither good nor bad—it is a tool. The real question is how leaders use it. In this play, I explore the difference between borrowed and earned power, why trust matters more than authority, and how great leaders use power to build people rather than dependence.
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Book 44: “Tao Te Ching” by Laozi
What can a 2,500-year-old Chinese text teach modern leaders? In this reflection on Laozi’s Tao Te Ching, discover why humility, simplicity, balance, and the art of leading without force may be more relevant today than ever.
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Play 44: Leadership and Timing
A leadership lesson inspired by Chinese mythology: great leaders do not manage time—they master timing, alignment, patience, and the rhythms that drive success.
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