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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 7, 20253 min read


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 28, 20252 min read


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 21, 20253 min read


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 14, 20253 min read


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 7, 20253 min read


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 31, 20254 min read


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 24, 20253 min read


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 17, 20253 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


Are You An Authentic Leader?
In a world of staged “reality,” AI-generated images, and photoshopped lives, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real. Surrounded by these...
Neal McIntyre
Nov 8, 20242 min read


2 Common Leadership Phobias
When you picture true leaders — people like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln—would you ever call them "fearful"? Leaders are usually...
Neal McIntyre
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Leading In A Remote World
How do you lead a team you rarely see? That’s the challenge many supervisors have faced since the remote work shift triggered by the...
Neal McIntyre
Oct 25, 20242 min read


3 Simple Ways To Elevate Your Team
We all want better outcomes for our organizations, but too often, we stick to old patterns hoping for change. To truly elevate your team,...
Neal McIntyre
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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