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When Two Hands Aren’t Enough Anymore

Not long ago, I witnessed something that made me both laugh and wince at the same time. Daniel, a star technician at one of my client companies, had just been promoted to Business Unit Manager. I'd been consulting with them for years, and everyone knew Daniel was their technical ace. He could fix anything with a wire or a screw. Fast, reliable, brilliant with his hands. When the manager position opened up, everyone agreed: "Daniel deserves this!" The celebration was brief. New title, bigger office, healthier paycheck — life looked good. For about three months. Then came the unraveling. Projects…

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Stop Demanding Work-Ready Graduates and Start Building Employable Contributors

Sénamé Agbossou The Factory at the Wrong Address Imagine a car manufacturer blaming steel mills because the steel "isn't car-ready." "Why aren't you sending us doors and engines?" they demand. "All you give us is raw metal. Don't you understand what we need?" The steel mill executives would stare in disbelief. "We make steel. You make cars. That's... how manufacturing works." Absurd, right? Yet this is exactly what we do with talent. We expect universities to deliver fully-formed employees: people who can navigate our specific systems, use our proprietary tools, meet our unique standards. When they send us smart, educated…

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Lees meer over het artikel 1,000+ Leaders Have Discovered Their Work Energy Type This Week

1,000+ Leaders Have Discovered Their Work Energy Type This Week

By Sénamé Agbossou The Data is Telling a Remarkable Story When I launched the Work Energy Types Assessment three weeks ago, I hoped it would help a few dozen leaders understand their natural work patterns better. I never expected what's happened instead. As of this morning, over 1,000 leaders from 23 countries have discovered their Work Energy Type. The data emerging from their responses is revealing patterns about modern leadership that I think every executive needs to understand. Today, I want to share what we're learning, because these insights aren't just interesting, they're actionable. The Global Energy Audit Here's what…

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Lees meer over het artikel The Responses to the Work Energy Quiz Have Been Incredible

The Responses to the Work Energy Quiz Have Been Incredible

What 500+ Leaders Are Teaching Us About Energy Alignment Three weeks ago, I launched the Work Energy Types Assessment, and the response has been beyond anything I expected. Over 500 leaders from across Europe and beyond have discovered their Work Energy Type, and the insights emerging from their results are reshaping how I think about leadership development and team effectiveness. Today, I want to share what we're learning, and why these discoveries matter for every leader navigating today's complex work environment. The Surprising Patterns Discovery #1: Most Leaders Are Energy Misaligned 68% of assessment takers reported that their current role…

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Lees meer over het artikel 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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