Each week, I compile the resources related to leadership, personal growth, and professional development I shared on social media the prior week, with the accompanying quotations.
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Charles Conn and Robert McLean, in a McKinsey Classic:
“Six problem-solving mindsets for very uncertain times” (9-15-20).
“Natural human biases in decision making, including confirmation, availability, and anchoring biases, often cause us to shut down the range of solutions too early. Better—and more creative—solutions come from being curious about the broader range of potential answers.”
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Candace Smith:
“A Modern Definition of Etiquette” (9-28-25).
“As we navigate an increasingly complex world, etiquette serves as our compass, guiding us toward interactions that uplift rather than diminish, that include rather than exclude, and that build bridges rather than walls. After all, in a world where we can choose how to treat others, why wouldn’t we choose kindness?”
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S. Chris Edmonds:
“Nobody cares about work culture until it fails” (9-23-25).
“As the best companies and leaders have learned, thriving work cultures require intention and attention. A purposeful, positive and productive work culture is formally defined, then monitored and measured regularly.”
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Nestor:
“Why Your ‘Future of Work’ Still Looks Like the Past.” (10-2-25).
“Companies that hire based on skills rather than credentials see dramatic improvements in their workforce. According to ADP, 90% report fewer hiring mistakes, and 94% find that skills-based hires outperform those hired based on degrees, certifications or years of experience.”
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Paul Thornton:
“Asking the right questions” (10-2-25).
“The right question cuts through complexity and focuses attention on what truly matters. It clarifies priorities, identifies root causes and uncovers missed opportunities.”
