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Why Leadership Development is a Waste of Time (Unless You Do This First)
Leadership development is a waste of time. There, I said it. And before you close this tab or fire off an angry email, hear me out. I’m...
Neal McIntyre
5 days ago4 min read
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Rethinking Succession Planning: Why Traditional Approaches Are Failing
Let’s be honest: succession planning sounds like a corporate buzzword straight out of a dusty HR playbook. Pick a successor, groom them,...
Neal McIntyre
Apr 114 min read
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How Busyness Fuels Toxic Workplaces
I’ve seen it too many times: workplaces where toxicity runs rampant, quietly eating away at morale, productivity, and even the bottom...
Neal McIntyre
Mar 214 min read
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Quiet Quitting Isn't the Problem - It's The Symptom
“Quiet quitting” has become a buzzword in the corporate world, sparking debates about employee engagement, motivation, and workplace...
Neal McIntyre
Mar 142 min read
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AI: The Catalyst for a New Work Culture Revolution
AI isn’t here to swipe your job—it’s here to turbocharge your work culture. Forget the tired narrative of robots turning offices into...
Neal McIntyre
Mar 73 min read
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True Leaders Celebrate Failures
Let’s face it: mistakes are inevitable. But when was the last time you or your team celebrated a failure? The idea likely feels odd...
Neal McIntyre
Feb 282 min read
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Burnout Isn't The Employee's Fault - It's Leadership's Job To Fix It
Let’s get one thing straight: burnout is not an individual problem. It’s a leadership crisis. We’ve all heard the usual advice—"Take a...
Neal McIntyre
Feb 213 min read
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The Power of Investing in People
Deadlines pile up. Urgent issues demand attention. Our schedules are packed with tasks that seem critical, yet the moment we check one...
Neal McIntyre
Feb 143 min read
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Why Work-Life Balance Is a Myth (And What to Pursue Instead)
For years, we’ve been sold the dream of work-life balance — the idea that if we just structure our time correctly, we can perfectly...
Neal McIntyre
Feb 73 min read
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Why Hybrid Work Isn’t the Solution We Thought It Was
Hybrid work was hailed as the silver bullet for the modern workplace—offering the flexibility of remote work and the collaboration of...
Neal McIntyre
Jan 314 min read
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The Dark Side of Empathy in Leadership
Empathy is celebrated as a cornerstone of exceptional leadership, but can too much of a good thing lead to chaos and poor decisions?...
Neal McIntyre
Jan 243 min read
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Rethinking Leadership Development: Why It’s the Key to Small Business Success
Have you ever paused to consider how most people learn to be leaders? Leadership often feels like a skill we expect people to master...
Neal McIntyre
Jan 173 min read
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4 Ways to Demonstrate Love For Your Team
Last week, I explored how leadership often falters because leaders fail to show love for their team members. This lack of genuine care is...
Neal McIntyre
Jan 103 min read
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The 4-Letter Word That Kills 90% of Leaders
Why is true leadership so hard to find? Billions are spent every year on leadership books, courses, and coaching, yet here we are—in a...
Neal McIntyre
Jan 32 min read
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The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Why Leaders Can't Afford to Overlook Them
Let’s be honest: when was the last time you, as a leader, took a hard look at your team’s "soft skills"? Probably not recently enough....
Neal McIntyre
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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You Can’t Lead Others To Become Someone You’re Not
Every day, we leave an imprint on those around us. Whether uplifting or harmful, our influence is undeniable, intentional or not. Great...
Neal McIntyre
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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The End of Culture Fit: Why Forward-Thinking Leaders Must Champion Culture Add
For decades, "culture fit" has been a gold standard in hiring. Leaders have relied on it to ensure new employees seamlessly align with...
Neal McIntyre
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Have You Optimized Your Business For Mediocrity?
Take a moment to reflect on your organization. Are your teams performing at the level you envisioned? If not, you're not alone—77% of...
Neal McIntyre
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Where Past Leadership Went Wrong
Leadership development has become a billion-dollar industry, with countless books, seminars, and programs offering a plethora of...
Neal McIntyre
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Perspectives of Great Leaders
Who comes to mind when you think of “great leaders”? Most of us can name someone—a person whose impact and presence stand out. What sets...
Neal McIntyre
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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