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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action-Strategies-By-Design “We need to improve communication” is something I hear from virtually every team and leader I work with. The bottom line is what they are
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design In my experience advising leaders, they often ask, “Can you teach our people to make better decisions?” It’s a reasonable request,
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design I have a 70 pound goldendoodle named Rudder. His personality is mostly poodle, and he has a stubborn streak to prove
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design I talk to leaders every day who react to pushback in one of two ways. They either write it off as ’emotional
read moreWhen Resilience Isn’t Enough: Building Systems That Support Change
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design In our previous blog on building personal resilience as a leader, we examined the habits and mindsets needed to remain resilient amid
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design In today’s workplace, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Organizations are asking employees and leaders to navigate increasingly complex interpersonal challenges:
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Studies show that nearly 60% of executives believe leadership resilience is critical for navigating uncertainty and disruption. As continuous change becomes the
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design Have you ever walked out of a conversation saying to yourself, “I think I was clear so why does there seem to
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Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design A few years ago, I attended the wedding of a friend’s daughter. In his toast to the young couple, the Man of
read moreThe High Cost of Silence in Changing Times
Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design When leaders go silent during uncertain times, assumptions get loud. Silence leaves space for doubt to grow. Silence from leadership isn’t neutral—it’s
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