Jody Michael
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@wsj Bestselling Author of Leading Lightly, order below | MCC | Expert in facilitating transformational change for individuals, teams, and organizations.
Palm Springs, CA & Chicago, IL
Joined May 2010
You don’t need a reset to move forward as a leader. Sometimes progress comes from letting go—not piling on. Our latest blog is a thoughtful take on starting the year lighter:
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Start the new year lighter by shedding emotional, cognitive, and energetic clutter—and lead with greater clarity, capacity, and presence.
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Most employees don’t trust their leaders — and trust isn’t built through more messages, it’s built through consistent behavior leaders demonstrate in everyday decisions. @HarvardBiz article outlines what leaders can do about it.
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Leaders play an instrumental role in building organizational trust—a role that’s increasingly challenging and important amid today’s constant disruption. Research from Gartner suggests that organiz...
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Leadership under pressure has more in common with space missions than boardrooms. This @kelloggschool article shows how leaders solve complex problems when conditions are uncertain and stakes are high.
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Kellogg researchers reveal a set of best practices—based on simulated missions to Mars—to keep teams working together effectively.
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When fear shows up, many leaders clamp down. The strongest leaders lean in. Our latest blog takes a look at why vulnerability isn’t weakness—and how it becomes a source of clarity, trust, and courage at work.
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Discover why shifting from control to connection unlocks trust, resilience, and performance—and how leaders can practice vulnerability with intention.
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Career stagnation isn’t a dead end—it’s data. Strong take from @KelloggSchool on how leaders can rethink, redesign, and reignite their professional path. A timely read for anyone craving clarity or momentum.
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Whether you’re considering a job change or looking for a hot streak, research and insights from Kellogg faculty can help.
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Employee happiness directly influences performance, engagement, and retention. A timely reminder: investing in well-being isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Insightful read from @HarvardBiz for leaders building healthier, higher-performing cultures.
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Recent research shows that understanding well-being and maximizing it through managerial practices not only raises employees’ quality of life—it significantly increases productivity and profitability...
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Feeling stretched thin by constant connectivity? A digital detox isn’t a luxury—it's a leadership strategy. Explore practical ways to reset and take back control:
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Regain control of your attention. Learn how leaders can set smart tech boundaries, protect presence and redefine what balance really means.
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Leading through uncertainty requires more than decisiveness—it demands attention management. This @HarvardBiz piece offers practical guidance for staying grounded when everything feels in flux.
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Leaders everywhere are confronting the reality that things increasingly feel out of control. Three distinct forces are colliding to create a pervasive sense of fear and uncertainty: daily policy...
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Big joy is optional. Micro-joy is accessible. This @FastCompany article shows how small, intentional moments can help leaders lower stress, improve presence, and recalibrate in demanding environments.
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Micro-retirements aren't a viable option for everyone, but there are ways to add moments of joy into your daily routine.
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When personal + professional setbacks land at once, decision quality drops fast. This @HarvardBiz article breaks down how overlapping stressors disrupt perspective — and how leaders can restore clarity and control.
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Leaders facing overlapping personal and professional crises often fall into the trap of over-executing—trying to carry more, move faster, or mask the strain. That instinct may provide short-term...
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AI-led interviews are here to stay. If your first conversation is with a machine, preparation looks different. What to expect, how AI evaluates candidates, and what you can do to show up at your best:
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AI-led interviews are reshaping hiring. Learn how to prepare, communicate clearly, and succeed in your first conversation with a machine.
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One resignation shouldn’t put an entire organization at risk. Yet many companies are closer to a leadership crisis than they think. Strong pipelines and deliberate development matter more than ever. @FastCompany on the hidden fragility of leadership teams:
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Most companies don’t fail for lack of talent—they fail for lack of readiness. Real succession planning builds leaders before you need them.
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Parents are offering advice based on a world that no longer exists. Today’s hiring landscape demands new strategies, better self-awareness, and modern job-search skills. How parents can help young adults succeed—in a reality shaped by algorithms.
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Parents can guide young adults through today’s AI-driven hiring landscape with modern strategies that build clarity, confidence and traction.
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“Strategic” language that’s vague = drift, not direction. A new @HarvardBiz article warns that jargon undermines clarity, alignment and results. Make your language count. Make it specific. Read more:
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Strategy doesn’t fail for lack of ambition. It fails when words meant to unify instead divide. The obligation of leadership is ensuring language acts as the bridge between vision and execution. That...
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Ambition fuels early success—but unchecked overachievement can quietly hold leaders back. Here’s how shifting from doing to developing transforms results and team capacity. Read more:
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When drive turns to burnout: how overachievers can evolve from doing it all to leading with balance and awareness.
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New @HarvardBiz research spotlights how women in leadership navigate menopause — and what workplaces can do to better support them. A powerful reminder that inclusion must extend to every phase of a leader’s life.
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Women who aspire to senior leadership roles face a number of systemic, gendered barriers. But a new study found that dealing with the symptoms of menopause doesn’t have to be one of them. Researchers...
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AI can automate — or it can innovate. The difference lies in how leaders use it. Smart insights from @Kelloggschool on leveraging AI for progress, not just productivity.
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A Kellogg professor’s experience deploying AI in the classroom shows how domain knowledge and experimentation can lead to true breakthroughs.
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New research debunks the myth that left-handed people are more creative. Creativity isn’t in your dominant hand—it’s in your mindset. https://t.co/kmxXhWh4pP (via @FastCompany)
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The club may include Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Paul McCartney, but a Cornell University study says not all southpaws share the gift.
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Leaders face complex problems daily. The key isn’t more answers—it’s better questions. @HarvardBiz shares how to coach yourself through challenges with clarity and calm.
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Leaders today are facing more complexity, faster change, and higher expectations than ever. But budget cuts, approval bottlenecks, and cultural barriers can put the executive coaching that could help...
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A “cozy” culture feels good—but it can quietly kill innovation. This @kelloggschool piece reminds leaders: growth lives in discomfort.
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Four tips from a CEO to get out of your comfort zone and help your company fly.
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