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Read more about the article Why Sensemakers Feel Exhausted in Fast-Paced Teams (And What This Teaches Us About Energy Alignment)

Why Sensemakers Feel Exhausted in Fast-Paced Teams (And What This Teaches Us About Energy Alignment)

By Sénamé Agbossou The Strategy Meeting That Changed Everything Raphael sat in the corner of the conference room, watching his colleagues rapid-fire through decisions that would impact the next six months of product development. As Head of Strategic Planning, he'd prepared extensively for this meeting; analyzing market trends, competitor movements, and potential risks. But every time he tried to raise a strategic concern, someone cut him off with "We don't have time for analysis paralysis" or "Let's just move forward and adjust as we go." Three hours later, the team had made decisions that Raphael could see would create problems…

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The Driver Who Learned to Lead

By Sénamé Agbossou "If you're always the one pushing projects forward..." Roxane's message came through LinkedIn at 11:47 PM on a Tuesday: "I'm exhausted from being the only one who seems to care about getting things done. My team thinks I'm too intense, but if I don't push, nothing happens. How do I lead without burning everyone out?" Sound familiar? If you're nodding as you read this, you might be what I call a Driver: one of the five Work Energy Types I've identified in my years of coaching executives. And while your drive is likely your greatest asset, it…

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Read more about the article The 5 Work Energy Types That Transform Teams

The 5 Work Energy Types That Transform Teams

By Sénamé Agbossou The Missing Piece in Leadership Development After 25 years of working with executives and business owners, I've noticed something profound: the most successful leaders aren't necessarily the smartest or most skilled. They're the ones who understand their natural work energy and align their roles accordingly. This realization led me to develop what I call the Work Energy Types framework: five distinct patterns that determine how we naturally bring energy to our work. Today, I want to share this framework with you because understanding your Work Energy Type isn't just helpful; it’s transformational. Beyond Traditional Assessments Most leadership…

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Read more about the article The Explorer Trapped in a Builder’s Prison (And How She Broke Free)

The Explorer Trapped in a Builder’s Prison (And How She Broke Free)

By Sénamé Agbossou "I should be grateful. My agency is successful, my clients are happy, my team is growing. So why do I dread Monday mornings?" That's how Rebecca introduced herself during our first coaching session three years ago. On paper, she had everything a business owner could want. In reality, she felt like she was running someone else's company. The Success That Wasn't Sustainable Rebecca had built her marketing agency from nothing. Starting as a solo freelancer eight years earlier, she'd grown it to 25 employees and consistent seven-figure revenue. Industry awards lined her office walls. Client testimonials praised…

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Read more about the article A True Entrepreneur Has Great Attitude: The Inner Foundation of Success

A True Entrepreneur Has Great Attitude: The Inner Foundation of Success

By Sename Agbossou  The Signal That Precedes All Success The conference room fell silent as Kwame entered. He hadn't said a word yet, but something about his presence—a quiet confidence, an unwavering focus—commanded attention. Though his startup was barely six months old and facing fierce competition, you wouldn't know it from his demeanor. Across town, Nia slumped in her chair during an investor meeting. Despite impressive credentials and a promising product, something in her energy betrayed doubt. Before she even finished her pitch, the investors had made their decision—not based on her business model, but on the subtle signals she…

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