• De-Mystifying The Ego

    Issue #134, June 28, 2024 Welcome to Insights and Implications! Ego. Such a small word, yet for most of us, it’s fairly loaded. Our heads fill with thoughts and meaning as soon as it crosses our path. This week, Nikki Platte offers some reflections on the normalcy of navigating life with an ego. We hope it’s helpful. All the best, All of us at Insight Principles De-Mystifying The Ego There are lots of definitions of Ego floating about. Some folks hear “ego” and immediately think “arrogant.” Others perceive Ego as something negative or something to avoid. At

  • Executing Execution – Part 2

    Issue #124, August 30, 2023 Welcome to Insights and Implications! Last month, we told the story of Kate: a highly productive and driven non-profit leader who was leaving a trail of upset employees in the wake of her quest for speed and perfection. You can find that story here. This month, we’d like to share a bit more detail about Kate’s insight and how she is keeping herself accountable. Wishing you happy reading, All of us at Insight Principles Executing Execution Part 2: Feelings as a Guide   Through interviews with Kate’s employees, we discovered that she would get

  • Executing Execution – Part 1

    Issue #123, July 30, 2023 Welcome to Insights and Implications! Have you ever worked with a motivated, ambitious and productive employee who could use some help with their leadership style? Or have you gotten this feedback yourself? This month’s newsletter explores how insight paves the way. We hope you enjoy it. All the best, All of us at Insight Principles Executing Execution Part 1: Impatience   One of my clients – we’ll call her Kate – is an incredibly driven and productive manager in a well-respected non-profit in my town. In some respects, Kate is the type of employee

  • Leading in Uncertain Times

    Issue #89 - September 30, 2020 Welcome to Insights and Implications! September can feel like the first month of the new year. Fall has arrived. The kids have returned to school (at least virtually). This new year we find ourselves still in the middle of a pandemic and much uncertainty. It’s a challenging time to be a leader. Luckily, as you’ll see below, the mind can weather the uncertainty storm. Be well, All of us at Insight Principles Leading in Uncertain Times Do you remember playing Follow the Leader when you were young? When it was your turn to lead,

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