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When that balance is off for too long, I feel it.

And that’s when I know—it’s time to move on.

How do you know when it’s time to go?

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Weekly Observation: How do I know when it’s time to move on?

Sometimes the most important career move isn’t up: it’s out.

If the give/get balance is off, you’ll feel it.

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What does real support look like on your team?

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Approval ≠ Support.

Leadership takes more than saying “yes.”

It takes showing up. 💬

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Wednesday Observation: When We Treat Drafts Like Final Products

We say we want early thinking.

But when someone shares a rough draft, we treat it like the final product.

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Want stronger leadership?

Start evaluating people the way you'd evaluate a chef:
Taste the food.

#PublicService #LeadershipDevelopment #HiringReform #WednesdayObservations #GovTech #HRStrategy

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Imagine you're hiring a chef for a high-stakes event. You pick a few great-looking candidates.

But instead of tasting their food, you sit them down and ask, “How good is your cooking?”

Even worse: you give them the questions in advance.

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Often leadership is about protecting your time, attention, and judgment. Focus isn’t selfish. It’s your job.

What are you giving too many f*cks about right now?
#Leadership #Focus #WednesdayObservations

Wednesday Observation: When Leaders Give Too Many F*cks

A thread about why caring about everything is making leaders less effective 🧵👇

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How is your org shifting from delivery-driven to outcome-driven performance?

Would love to hear what’s working (and what’s still stuck).

#WednesdayObservations #Leadership #PublicSector #PerformanceManagement

How do you stay focused on the long-term without getting lost in the day-to-day?
#WednesdayObservations #Leadership #DigitalGovernment

I keep seeing this pattern:
Senior leaders are pulled into short-term issues that should be handled lower down.

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