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Stop Trying to Teach Decision Making. Fix the Culture Instead

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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When 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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Message From Julie: Would You Want to Work for You?

Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action-Strategies-By-Design Think about a leader that motivated you to go above and beyond – to give it your all – to put out additional effort, overcome

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How Can Leaders Foster a Culture of Open Communication, Risk-Taking, and Idea-Sharing?

Author: Julie Chance, Founder of Action Strategies by Design   Summary: Leaders shape workplace culture, influencing whether employees feel safe to share ideas and take risks. Gallup reports that 51%

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The Power of Dialogue: Tackling Difficult Conversations with Confidence

I recently came across a case involving an extensive medical practice boasting over 120 employees and a CEO whose actions created discord within the organization. The CEO’s behavior included belittling

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Emerging Leaders Series: Creating a Coaching Culture

We’ve all had bad coaches over the years. Whether it’s in sports, academics, or any other field, a bad coach can have a negative impact on our growth and development.

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Building a Culture of Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of effective workplace leadership. As leaders, we recognize the significance of trust in nurturing strong relationships that drive results. I have worked with many leaders in

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Navigating Change

Our previous update emphasized the importance of developing a deeper bench strength by empowering current employees to become tomorrow’s leaders. Part two of our leadership series will focus on creating

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Message From Julie: The Power of Choice

I am one of those people who has difficulty sticking with things – exercises programs, hobbies, routines – over the long run. Maybe you can relate. Yoga is an exception though. Why? Many reasons actually.  

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A People-First Culture Starts with People-First Leadership

Let’s be honest. At this point in the mid-covid, high-tech, hypersensitive business world, the war on talent is in full swing, and companies who are still using the same “normal”

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