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Why the Best Leaders Know When to Keep Their Mouths Shut

On this week’s podcast, retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink reveals a leadership “cheat” he uses that might just transform how you lead your team.

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The Hidden Cost of “Maybe:” How Unclear Requests Sabotage Your Team

A simple but powerful insight from Optimism Library instructor Lori Zukin about why those vague requests and hedging responses might be costing your team more

The Surprising Skills Your Team Needs Most (They’re Not What You Think)

Here Simon explains why the most valuable skills in today's workplace might be the ones we talk about least.

Why Your Best Ideas Might Need a Waiting List

A counterintuitive insight from Simon about how making something harder to access might be exactly what your next big idea needs.

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Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams
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