If someone on your team can do a task 80% as well as you, delegate it.

Free yourself to focus on what truly demands your #leadership.

And if they stumble? Ask yourself—was the issue in execution or how you delegated?

#Kindness takes courage. Real empathy requires real skill. In this article, Graham Allcott shares five key #leadership insights from his new book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work.

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The best leaders inspire, empower, and create lasting change. These six pillars define the foundation of exceptional #leadership.

Which one resonates with you the most?

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Success isn’t random, it follows a pattern. I’ve spent decades refining four #frameworks that separate the best from the rest. This is the system that drives execution, #culture, #leadership, and excellence.

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Great teams communicate. They trust. They show up for each other. They take ownership. It’s not about who’s the best—it’s about making each other better. Hard work matters. But #teamwork wins.

A company doesn’t rise to the level of its ambition—it falls to the level of its #leadership. In my latest article, I break down the six essential traits that define outstanding leaders.

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From all of us at Team Spence, we wish you a joyous holiday season! As we look back on a year filled with milestones and meaningful lessons, we’re reminded of the power of teamwork and collaboration that made it all possible. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and joy. Happy Holidays!

#Leadership isn’t about power—it’s about people. In this blog, I reflect on what it really means to lead and the weight of the responsibility that comes with it.

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A single emotional outburst can destroy years of trust. Emotional self-regulation is essential for leaders. Staying calm and respectful under pressure sets a strong example. Reacting poorly to challenges can lead to disengagement and ineffective leadership.

As you move up in an organization, technical skills matter less, and #EQ matters more. Your ability to work well with others is a critical skill for leadership. This blog explains why EQ is important and shares practical tips to help you strengthen it.

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Experts encourage #leaders to embrace mindfulness. For some executives I coach, the term elicits a mental image of them sitting quietly and meditating. Ideas that feel removed from the demands of #leadership. When I use the term thoughtfulness instead, their attitude shifts.

Impostor syndrome is real, even for the most successful among us. When I became CEO of a Rockefeller foundation at 26, I would often lay awake at night, wondering when people would figure out that I had no idea what I was doing. The truth is, no one has it all figured out. We're all learning.

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