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If You Want Success, Deconstruct It
I like to say that no one cheers for my clients more than I do. When someone has a success, something they’ve been stretching and…

- Sarah Levitt·
- May 15, 2019 9:20 pm·
Sushi Bar
It’s evening and I’m looking over the last of the sushi at a high-end grocery store. It doesn’t look great. The employee behind the counter…

- Sarah Levitt·
- May 8, 2019 11:56 pm·
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Mile 22
Is supposed to be the worst mile of a marathon. Runners report hitting a wall, with very little physical reserve left. Even though there are…

- Sarah Levitt·
- April 30, 2019 9:38 am·
Impact
Impact is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. A few questions: What does impact mean to you? How do you define it? Where…

- Sarah Levitt·
- April 17, 2019 8:49 am·
There is No Time Like the Present
That’s true. In business and in life. But the questions are: For what? And with whom? For more on Magnificent Leadership® and working with…

- Sarah Levitt·
- April 2, 2019 12:25 pm·
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The Upside of Infighting
Self-Correcting Teams™, those that go beyond high performance to exemplary performance, can have considerable disagreement, debate, and dissent without doing damage to the team. Which…

- Sarah Levitt·
- March 27, 2019 9:34 am·
Want to Know the Strength of Your Team? Take a Vacation.
Two of my clients, at a very busy time of year, are taking vacations. They’re in different industries, but both oversee large, critical initiatives. One…

- Sarah Levitt·
- March 20, 2019 9:19 am·
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Do You Trust Your Colleagues?
Or, put another way, do you have colleagues whom you can trust? Those you can seek out at critical junctures when you need carefully considered…

- Sarah Levitt·
- March 12, 2019 10:23 pm·
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Falling Asleep in the Dentist’s Chair
Last week I had the experience that not many of us look forward to: a dental visit that required drilling and filling. Except. I found…

- Sarah Levitt·
- March 6, 2019 12:29 am·
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Three Different Conversations, Same Common Denominator
Last week, I had three different client conversations that shared a common theme: people challenges. The open positions that required better and faster magnetization of…

- Sarah Levitt·
- February 27, 2019 8:45 am·
The Three-Legged Stool of Career Transition
About 20% of the work that I do is with executives who are at a career crossroads, asking questions about staying or going. Or, if…

- Sarah Levitt·
- February 20, 2019 9:04 am·
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The Downside of Being on the Inside
There are many advantages to being up close. You’re there to build relationships with customers and clients. They call you first when there’s a problem. …

- Sarah Levitt·
- February 12, 2019 10:43 pm·
The 3 Spheres of Leadership Influence
Influence of Others: The 3-5 people above you that you need to be visible to. Managing up. Managing your reports and building a Self-Correcting Team™.…

- Sarah Levitt·
- February 6, 2019 10:31 am·
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The Surprising Ingredient of Leadership Ascension
Many of my clients prepare for elevated leadership roles in our work together. Although we focus on a number of things, from where to build…

- Sarah Levitt·
- January 30, 2019 11:38 am·
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Choreographing for Performance
Last weekend I had the incredibly joyful experience of watching my best friend’s daughter perform in a dance competition in New York City. It was…

- Sarah Levitt·
- January 22, 2019 1:29 pm·
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The Competitive War of the Future
One of my clients recently gave a strategy lecture at the b-school where they did their MBA. It so happens that school is nearby, and…

- Sarah Levitt·
- January 15, 2019 10:32 pm·
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Choosing the Seat
About five years ago, I attended a global consulting conference where I requested a “hot seat” in front of the audience. The purpose: I would…

- Sarah Levitt·
- January 8, 2019 10:45 pm·
It’s Here
The new year. And the promise of the yet unwritten. But, wait. Take a walk with me. To next January. And now look back over…

- Sarah Levitt·
- January 1, 2019 10:29 pm·
- C-Suite ·
New Offerings in the New Year
In celebration of the new year that’s around the corner, I’m offering two new keynotes and a special offer. Book any keynote for 2019 or…

- Sarah Levitt·
- December 26, 2018 11:55 am·
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The List You’ll Want to Check Twice, 2018
For the third year in a row, I’ve asked clients, colleagues, and leaders from The Making Magnificence Project® for their most-loved book of the year. Below…

- Sarah Levitt·
- December 19, 2018 11:55 am·
How to Tell the Truth
Last week’s blog focused on criteria for evaluating an executive coach. Number four of five was a coach who would tell you the truth and…

- Sarah Levitt·
- December 12, 2018 10:52 am·
How to Screen an Executive Coach
If you’re considering working with an executive coach, below are five suggested screening criteria. Does it feel like a fit? Above all, whomever you choose…

- Sarah Levitt·
- December 5, 2018 8:19 am·
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Glen Tullman’s New Book
The status quo in healthcare just isn’t working, Glen Tullman tells us in his new book. And he’s dedicated himself to being a part of…

- Sarah Levitt·
- November 26, 2018 12:09 pm·
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you an abundance of all good things and the time and space to pause and take them in.

- Sarah Levitt·
- November 17, 2018 1:04 am·