What if the very system we rely on to motivate teams and measure success is actually holding us back? Many leaders find their teams can hit targets but still feel stuck, which points to a fundamental flaw in how we approach performance management.

Traditional goal-setting methodologies like OKRs and KPIs, while well-intentioned, often create unintended consequences that work against the very outcomes they're designed to achieve. The incentive structure encourages showing good numbers while sweeping problems under the rug, giving leaders the illusion of progress rather than real visibility.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Why-Your-Goal-Setting-Fails-Escaping-the-Performance-Trap-with-Radhika-Dutt

"I'll be happy when..." How many times have you caught yourself saying those words? When the big deal closes, when you finally take that vacation, when you get through this challenging quarter?

The truth is happiness isn't a prize waiting at the finish line. It's something you can generate right now, even in the middle of chaos and unpredictability.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Stop-Chasing-Happiness--Start-Generating-It-to-Amplify-Your-Impact

Our brains are maxed out. In a world drowning in notifications, endless meetings, and information overload, the most powerful leadership skill might surprise you: simplicity.

But ironically—simplicity is anything but simple.

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"Who actually knows what's really going on around here? And does anyone in senior leadership even care?"

If you've ever heard these questions whispered in hallways or wondered if there's more happening beneath the surface of your organization than meets the eye, this episode is essential listening.

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In a world where we're more digitally connected than ever, why do so many leaders and their teams feel increasingly isolated?

The irony is striking: we have endless ways to communicate, yet many leaders and high-performing professionals are running on empty when it comes to meaningful human connection.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Craving-Connection-Why-Meaningful-Relationships-Still-Matter

Sometimes the biggest obstacles to our success aren't external challenges—they're the invisible distractions that cloud our vision and keep us stuck.

In this episode, Gayle Lantz shares a personal experience with eye floaters that led to an interesting leadership metaphor. Just as physical floaters can obstruct our vision, we all have "floaters" in our professional lives—distractions, limiting beliefs, and patterns that prevent us from seeing clearly.

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The traditional approach to talent management is being challenged like never before. With employee turnover at historic highs and career paths becoming increasingly fluid, leaders are scrambling to adapt their strategies for attracting and retaining talent.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Why-Should-People-Work-Here-Rethinking-Talent-with-Steve-Cadigan

Ever feel like everything is up in the air and you can't move forward? You're not alone—and you're not stuck.

Leaders often find themselves in what feels like professional limbo: waiting for funding decisions, navigating role transitions, or dealing with too many unknown variables to make clear choices. It's that uncomfortable in-between space where you feel suspended between where you are and where you need to be.

But what if limbo isn't the enemy?

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Creative leadership presents unique challenges, but the ability to foster innovation and think differently has never been more critical for organizational success.

Many leaders struggle to effectively manage creative teams, often misunderstanding what drives creative professionals or how to balance creative freedom with business objectives.

But creativity isn't just for "creative types" - it's a mindset that can be cultivated and leveraged across all areas of leadership and business.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Leading-Creatives-Your-Secret-Weapon-to-Drive-Growth--Innovation-with-Vincent-Wanga

The volatility of today's business environment requires radical acceleration of speed, agility, and bolder ideas than ever before. Yet most executive and team collaboration remains meeting-based and mediocre.

It's time to reinvent leadership and the way teams work and collaborate—shifting from traditional command-and-control approaches to what Keith Ferrazzi calls "teamship."

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Never-Lead-Alone-Shifting-from-Leadership-to-Teamship-with-Keith-Ferrazzi