Author: Yukthi Gunasekera
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Want to Be a Better Manager? Master This One Skill Most People Overlook
“People don’t do what you expect. They do what you inspect.” – Lou Gerstner, the man who saved IBM Of all the tools in a manager’s toolkit, there’s one that’s rarely talked about. Yet it consistently separates great leaders from average ones: follow-up. Early in my career, during a job interview with one of Sri…
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Tough Conversations: Don’t Be Afraid to Have Them
“When you avoid tough conversations, you trade short-term discomfort for long-term dysfunction.” – Peter Bromberg, leader, speaker, coach You should not avoid tough conversations, because they can be transformative. Whether you are a leader, colleague, or parent, knowing how to navigate them is essential to building trust, accountability, and progress. Why Tough Conversations Matter Have…
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The Power of Citizen Action in a Democracy
“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance” – Thomas Jefferson Democracy thrives when citizens actively engage in governance rather than relying solely on elected leaders to act in their best interest. The agency model of government – where citizens delegate power to representatives and expect them to govern responsibly – has repeatedly failed. Once in…
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Get Yourself a Coach: The Best Way to Become a Better Communicator, Manager, and Leader
Bill Gates once said, “Everyone needs a coach. We all need people that give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” Even the most successful leaders – Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton, and Eric Schmidt – have turned to coaches for support and growth. Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, was hesitant at first until…
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Know Thyself: The Foundation of CEO Communication
Socrates’ wisdom, “Know thyself,” remains the cornerstone of leadershipcommunication. A leader who lacks clarity on their vision, mission, and values will struggle to inspire others. If you don’t know where you are going, how can you expect others to follow? Leadership is about knowing the way, showing the way, and going the way. Authentic communication…
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The Mind Shift Every New Manager Must Make
“What got you here, ain’t going to get you there.”Many newly promoted managers struggle because they continue to operate as individual producers – relying on their technical expertise rather than embracing their new role as leaders. Success as an individual contributor is built on personal performance, but as a manager, success is defined by how…