Lately, my LinkedIn feed has been full of posts about “grit.” The concept has become a rallying cry—almost a badge of honor worn by those who refuse to give up. But what exactly is grit, and how does it intersect with effective leadership? Let’s explore the nuances. Grit, at its core, embodies a combination of perseverance and passion—the unwavering commitment to […]
Leadership requires stepping outside of your comfort zone from time to time. ▶︎ What’s one thing you need to do that you’re not doing? ▶︎ Is there a pattern you’ve found yourself stuck in? ▶︎ What are you tolerating that you shouldn’t? Michael Piperno and fellow coach Tony Martignetti are going to discuss how to step out of your comfort zone,
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Authenticity. We hear that word a lot these days — and I’m glad people are talking about it. The problem is, many leaders struggle to be authentic. Why? For one, it takes work. Plus, outdated notions of good leadership where vulnerability, empathy, and emotions were supposed to be kept out of the workplace still have
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When I have to drum up business, I often start letting comparison get in my way. I log on to LinkedIn, see other people with less experience and credentials than me posting about the great things they’re doing in my space (leadership communication)… …And in the past I have let it stop me from promoting
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I coach a lot of life science and biotech clients who create scientific and technical presentations. From pitches to high stakes regulatory meetings, time and again speakers overload their presentations (slides and talking points) with data — with the expectation that the data will do the job that the speaker actually needs to do themselves…
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