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When a High Performer Hits a Ceiling— How to Unlock the Next Level of Leadership
Your strongest performer isn’t failing — but their leadership has stopped scaling. Learn how to spot it early, coach with empathy, and unlock their next level.
When Big-Company Talent Stalls in Small-Company Reality
Big-company leaders can struggle in lean, fast-moving biotech environments—not because they lack skill, but because they bring the wrong habits. Here's how to help them recalibrate and succeed.
How to Navigate Office Politics Without Selling Your Soul
Most leaders try to avoid office politics. The best ones learn to work within them—without selling out or staying stuck. This post shares a practical AI-powered prompt to help you reflect and respond strategically.
How Biotech Teams Can Break the Decision Loop—Without Perfect Data
Why do smart biotech teams keep circling the same decisions? It’s not indecision—it’s misalignment. This article introduces the Confidence Threshold: a simple, powerful tool to help your team decide with clarity under pressure.
Why “Sorta Works” Is Slowing Down Your Team: Leadership Blind Spots That Kill Momentum
Most leadership failures don’t look like disasters—they look like things we’ve decided to live with. This post explores why “sorta works” quietly drains momentum, and what it really takes to stop accommodating friction and start leading through it.
The Executive Hiring Mistake Biotech Leaders Keep Making
Executive hiring in biotech isn’t just about fit—it’s about trajectory. The most common mistake? Choosing who you know instead of who you need.
Feeling Sidelined? How Senior R&D Leaders Stay Relevant as Biotech Transitions to Clinical
As biotech companies move into the clinic, senior R&D leaders often feel sidelined. This post explores how to stay relevant, strategic, and essential as your role evolves.
You Are the Culture
Leadership isn’t just about setting direction—it’s about shaping how work feels every day. Learn how your daily leadership decisions build—or break—the culture your team experiences.
The High Performer’s Plateau: How to Rise Into Strategic Leadership
You’ve built a reputation as the go-to person for getting things done—but now, the very skills that made you indispensable may be holding you back. Learn how to shift from tactical expert to strategic leader.
When Biotech Teams Collide: How Enterprise Leaders Turn Conflict Into Collaboration
In biotech, silos between teams—like clinical and manufacturing—can stall progress. Discover how enterprise leadership fosters alignment to accelerate breakthroughs and deliver life-changing therapies.
How Biotech Leaders Can Make High-Stakes Decisions with Confidence Using a Decision Matrix
Discover the power of structured decision-making for biotech leaders. Use this free Decision Matrix to align teams, clarify priorities, and make confident choices.
Small Acts, Big Impact: Collaboration Doesn’t Have to be Complicated
Collaboration doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how small acts and one simple question can build trust, teamwork, and guide new leaders.
Doing a Great Job Won’t Get You Promoted—Here’s What Will
Want to get promoted? Hard work isn’t enough. Discover how to shift your mindset, solve high-value business problems, and make your promotion a “but, of course” decision.
How Executives Use the Decision Matrix to Influence Decisions
Discover the secret weapon for business decision-making that helps you avoid costly mistakes and influence others with clarity and confidence. Intrigued? Learn how the Decision Matrix, and my free Decision Matrix calculator, can transform your decision process.
Overrated or Underrated with Angela Justice: Chief Learning Officer Interview
Angela Justice, PhD shares her thoughts on learning technology, the ROI of learning, and the value of thinking like a scientist to succeed in business.
Developing an Enterprise Leadership Mindset: Balancing Functional and Organizational Goals
Developing an enterprise leadership mindset is critical for leaders aspiring to the C-suite. Discover practical strategies to navigate collaborative challenges and excel in enterprise leadership. Learn to balance functional goals with broader organizational objectives, ensuring success for both you and your organization. Elevate your leadership game today.