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From Munger to Microsoft
I was watching Nicole Kidman accept the AFI’s Life Achievement Award when she made me pause. Quoting Andy Warhol, she said, “Make art. Let others…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 27, 2024 2:44 pm·
What’s Around the Next Corner?
If you’re like Julie Laulis, CEO of Cable One, you can’t help but ask that question. Whether you’re out on a hike, enthralled by your…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 26, 2024 2:15 pm·
Replace Your High Performing Team
And Build a Self-Correcting Team℠, instead. On September 10th at 10am ET I’m offering an interactive, 45 minute, cost-free webinar on Building a Self-Correcting Team℠,…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 24, 2024 6:15 pm·
This is a Story
About ingenuity and perseverance and resilience in business. And love. Have a great weekend, peeps.
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 14, 2024 4:58 pm·
It’s Amplified, Not Artificial
Intelligence. That’s a more accurate description, said Nick Schacht, Chief Commercial Officer at SHRM, as we explored this and other critical business issues last Friday…
- Sarah Levitt·
- June 10, 2024 3:56 pm·
Stepping Out of Your Vertical
And into an enterprise mindset, something many of my clients are asking of their current and aspiring senior leadership, requires the following: Curiosity. About other…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 31, 2024 3:03 pm·
Half Way
Well, almost. I don’t know if you’re as surprised as I am to find yourself looking at June 1st, but it’s been a bit of…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 29, 2024 5:05 pm·
In Honor and Memory
Of those in our armed forces who, in Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion” for our country.
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 27, 2024 10:17 am·
If You’re Leading a New Team
Four recommendations: Understand the culture your predecessor established and led with. For example, if they micromanaged and ruled with an iron fist, people will likely…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 23, 2024 2:41 pm·
Readiness vs the Right Time
Readiness is important if we’re beginning coaching (or any worthwhile endeavor). It signals that we’re open to what comes next. Excited, even. It does not…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 21, 2024 1:14 pm·
Why Retail is in the Toilet
At least brick and mortar, is probably a complex amalgam of factors, among them the long-shifting sands of those sales being subsumed by the convenience…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 17, 2024 3:51 pm·
Challenging Assignments
I’m just out of meeting with my global mastermind where a colleague shared information on adult learning that really caught my attention: 70% of it…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 6, 2024 11:37 am·
Trends and Patterns
Among my clients: Building a Self-Correcting Team℠ Leading with Authoritative Influence℠ Meeting or Exceeding Growth Expectations Building and leading a team that is empowered and…
- Sarah Levitt·
- May 2, 2024 7:53 pm·
If You Missed It
When Nick Schacht, Chief Commercial Officer of SHRM National, spoke at the Magnificent Leadership® Annual Event in 2022, you’ll have a chance to listen to…
- Sarah Levitt·
- April 22, 2024 12:25 pm·
Don’t Trust
Your gut is a popular refrain these days. I’ve heard it multiple times on different podcasts. It’s catchy. And I think it’s really misguided. What…
- Sarah Levitt·
- April 21, 2024 12:04 pm·
Only 6 Months to Go!
Until October 17+18 and the LIVE Magnificent Leadership® Annual Event. And we are already half way sold out, earlier than ever before! What can you…
- Sarah Levitt·
- April 17, 2024 3:00 pm·
A New Season of The Making Magnificence Project®
Twelve years ago, I began having in-depth conversations with leaders of all kinds about how they faced significant transition. I wanted to hear their stories.…
- Sarah Levitt·
- April 10, 2024 9:00 pm·
When Your Teammate is the Problem
Grab a snack and settle in, peeps. This one’s a bit long as the topic is something I’ve coached multiple clients on this week alone,…
- Sarah Levitt·
- April 4, 2024 3:23 pm·
What if You’re the One Who’s Flagging?
Pushing harder or pushing through isn’t going to turn it around (darn it) even though that might be your default, your go-to. In the last…
- Sarah Levitt·
- April 1, 2024 4:50 pm·
When Your Team is Flagging
Inspiration is the antidote to weariness. I was talking with a client recently, an extraordinary and seasoned leader, who was concerned that the marathon they…
- Sarah Levitt·
- March 28, 2024 1:50 pm·
2 Options
Dog trainer #1: Came highly recommended. Trained as a scientist, lots of dog knowledge, running her own business. During our initial consult of 15 minutes,…
- Sarah Levitt·
- March 27, 2024 2:41 pm·
Lateral Leadership
Determines a team’s culture and drives its performance. It is the behavior, expectation, and guidance on a team that combine to set the tone and…
- Sarah Levitt·
- March 20, 2024 3:27 pm·
Anyone Else Need a Fresh Start?
Here in NC spring is coming. If the budding trees and just-popping daffs didn’t make us notice, the robins have. They’re everywhere, chirping and hopping…
- Sarah Levitt·
- March 8, 2024 2:24 pm·
Having a Plan
Is good. Being able to assess if that plan is working is better. Having candid communication and accurate measurements, better yet. And making the necessary…
- Sarah Levitt·
- February 29, 2024 8:12 pm·