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In a recent episode of the Some Goodness podcast, leadership expert Steve Graves sat down with host Richard Ellis to explore a paradox in leadership development. Drawing from decades of experience working with thousands of leaders, Graves revealed a counterintuitive truth: many leaders actually...
As we wrapped up our first year of Some Goodness, we took time to reflect on the lessons shared by our incredible guests. This year was filled with insights from leaders who have not only mastered their craft but also shared their wisdom with a generosity that inspires. Reflection, as...
In the latest episode of Some Goodness, Richard Ellis Talked with Darin Archer, YOTTAA's Chief Product Officer. Darin explained that he (like most good product leaders) learned the hard way that great products often fail. He shared a truth about product leadership...most product leaders think...
Stepping into a new leadership role is exhilarating—and daunting. As a new leader, your first moves set the tone. Research from Princeton University tells us that likability is assessed in a fraction of a second. It's important to get those brief moments right.
In a recent episode of...
As the clock winds down on 2024, the best sales leaders understand that a strong finish in Q4 isn’t just about this year—it sets the tone for the year ahead. Closing deals is important, but achieving long-term success requires strategic pipeline management and a clear-eyed...
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Steve Graves knows what separates an average leader from a great leader. After decades advising business leaders and...
We had a fascinating conversation the other day with Eva Daniel on our podcast. Eva's spent years helping leaders become better speakers, and she shared something that's been stuck in our heads: Most of us are getting leadership communication completely wrong
Here's what we mean.
Think...
Here's a story we see play out every year:
A company pours months of planning and six figures into their Sales Kickoff. They book an impressive venue, fly everyone in, and deliver three days of high-energy sessions. The event is a hit. Survey scores are through the roof. Everyone leaves pumped up...
We all know this familiar scenario...
It is 2 PM on day two of SKO. The lights are dimmed for the PowerPoint presentation, and three sales reps simultaneously nod off. Another "discreetly" checks email under the table. The once-energetic room has flatlined.
This happens at nearly...
Leaders across organizations of all sizes face a common challenge: managing the competing priorities of people and tasks. This challenge becomes particularly acute when stepping into new roles or managing large or inexperienced teams. As companies grow and market expectations increase, leaders...
