Month: March 2025

The Downside of “One-Upping” a Fellow Manager

In a competitive work environment, it’s natural to want to showcase your skills and contributions. However, when managers engage in “one-upping” each other—constantly trying to outshine or override their peers—it creates more harm than good.

One major downside is the erosion of trust and teamwork. Managers should operate as a cohesive leadership team, setting the tone for collaboration across the organization. If one manager consistently undercuts or overshadows another, it fosters resentment, weakens relationships, and creates a toxic culture of rivalry instead of shared success.

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Leadership Inspiration

Leadership inspiration doesn’t always come from the conference room or management gurus. Sometimes, the most profound lessons emerge from unexpected places — everyday moments, unconventional figures, or personal experiences.

Take nature, for example. A flock of birds flying in perfect synchrony demonstrates collective leadership. Each bird takes turns leading and following, showcasing the importance of adaptability and shared responsibility. This reminds us that effective leaders empower their teams rather than dominate them.

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Who Wants to Network Today?

Younger professionals don’t view networking the same way as older professionals do. The more seasoned you are, the more you “grew up” in an environment of going to events and exchanging business cards.

It’s not so much that Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z hate networking — it’s more about how traditional networking feels outdated or inauthentic to them. Consider the following points:

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Daily Contingencies


Do you allow for contingencies? Most people prepare for the obvious ones, but not the more routine ones.

Example: if you live in or travel to the northeastern U.S. during the winter, you always need a contingency plan. A case in point was a recent cross-country flight I took back to New York. I was scheduled early enough in the day that had there been delays, I still had better odds that I’d make it back that day.

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