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A leader presenting to a large employee townhall meeting with a backdrop screen showing a journey map, illustrating progression from current state to future vision.

A leader presenting to a large employee townhall meeting with a backdrop screen showing a journey map, illustrating progression from current state to future vision.

The Leader as Chief Storyteller: Using Narrative to Unify Purpose and Vision

Data overwhelms. Presentations multiply. Information streams endlessly through our organizations, leaving teams wondering what any of it...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 166 min read

A professional photograph showing a diverse group of business professionals engaged in an open discussion around a conference table, with body language that conveys both engagement and mutual respect—depicting the balance of candor and safety.

A professional photograph showing a diverse group of business professionals engaged in an open discussion around a conference table, with body language that conveys both engagement and mutual respect—depicting the balance of candor and safety.

Mastering Unfiltered Feedback: Building Radical Candor Without Breaking Trust

The most transformative leaders share a common trait: they master the art of being unfiltered without being destructive. They understand...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 156 min read

A modern, professional illustration showing a business leader standing confidently with four distinct energy gauges or meters floating around them, each labeled with one of the four energy dimensions (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Relational).

A modern, professional illustration showing a business leader standing confidently with four distinct energy gauges or meters floating around them, each labeled with one of the four energy dimensions (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Relational).

The Leadership Energy Audit That Will Transform Your Impact

Leadership has long been framed as a discipline of time management—calendars, schedules, and task lists dominate the advice given to...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 126 min read

A contemplative executive in a modern office setting, reviewing notes, symbolizing the quiet reflection and internal validation that sustains strong leadership through recognition-sparse periods.

A contemplative executive in a modern office setting, reviewing notes, symbolizing the quiet reflection and internal validation that sustains strong leadership through recognition-sparse periods.

The Quiet Leader's Dilemma: Building Internal Validation in a Recognition-Starved Role

Why Leaders Feel Invisible at the Top Leadership, by its very nature, is outward-facing work. Leaders are called to recognize, celebrate,...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 116 min read

A serene image of a leader sitting quietly in a boardroom before a meeting begins.

A serene image of a leader sitting quietly in a boardroom before a meeting begins.

Leading With a Bias for Stillness in a World Obsessed With Speed

The executive boardroom fell silent as the CEO closed her laptop and leaned back in her chair. The quarterly projections demanded...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 106 min read

A lighthouse beam cutting through heavy fog over rocky terrain.

A lighthouse beam cutting through heavy fog over rocky terrain.

How to Lead When Strategic Clarity Is Scarce

The executive stared at the whiteboard, marker hovering mid-air. Six months ago, the five-year strategic plan seemed bulletproof. Today,...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 96 min read

A high-quality photograph showing a business professional removing a theatrical mask, with natural lighting that emphasizes the contrast between the artificial mask and genuine human expression.

A high-quality photograph showing a business professional removing a theatrical mask, with natural lighting that emphasizes the contrast between the artificial mask and genuine human expression.

Leading Without the Mask Makes You a More Powerful Leader

The executive boardroom falls silent as you enter. Every eye turns toward you, expecting wisdom, confidence, and unwavering strength. The...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 86 min read

A confident executive in a modern office setting engaged in a constructive feedback conversation, with natural lighting that conveys openness, growth mindset, and professional dialogue.

A confident executive in a modern office setting engaged in a constructive feedback conversation, with natural lighting that conveys openness, growth mindset, and professional dialogue.

How Leaders Transform Negative Feedback Into Strategic Advantage

The notification arrives during your morning coffee: a scathing review from a board member about your latest presentation. Your stomach...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 46 min read

A pair of scales—one side with “Integrity” and “Respect,” the other with “Excuses” and “Neglect.”

A pair of scales—one side with “Integrity” and “Respect,” the other with “Excuses” and “Neglect.”

The Silent Teachers: What Leaders Teach by What They Tolerate

Leadership is often celebrated for grand pronouncements, visionary speeches, and decisive actions. Yet the true architects of...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 37 min read

A split-screen image showing two executive desks: one cluttered with urgent notifications, red alerts, and scattered papers representing chaos, while the other shows a clean, organized workspace with a single strategic document open, symbolizing focus and intentional leadership.

A split-screen image showing two executive desks: one cluttered with urgent notifications, red alerts, and scattered papers representing chaos, while the other shows a clean, organized workspace with a single strategic document open, symbolizing focus and intentional leadership.

The Urgency Trap: Why Great Leaders Distinguish Between What's Loud and What Matters

The email notification pings. The instant message blinks red. The phone buzzes with a "critical" update. Your calendar shows back-to-back...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 26 min read

A split-screen image showing two contrasting scenes: on one side, a polished speaker on a large stage with dramatic lighting, and on the other side, a leader having an authentic, focused conversation with a small group around a simple table.

A split-screen image showing two contrasting scenes: on one side, a polished speaker on a large stage with dramatic lighting, and on the other side, a leader having an authentic, focused conversation with a small group around a simple table.

The Communication Myth That's Misleading Leaders Everywhere

The stage lights dim. A speaker walks confidently to center stage, commands attention with a single gesture, and proceeds to captivate an...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Sep 17 min read

A leader standing before a large glass board with diagrams and data.

A leader standing before a large glass board with diagrams and data.

The Confident Leader’s Guide to De-Risking Decisions

Leadership has never been about making easy choices. The weightiest decisions—whether a billion-dollar acquisition, a company-wide...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Aug 286 min read

A stylized, interconnected network of diverse individuals within a corporate building, with glowing lines representing pathways of career growth and learning, all converging towards a central, bright light symbolizing organizational success.

A stylized, interconnected network of diverse individuals within a corporate building, with glowing lines representing pathways of career growth and learning, all converging towards a central, bright light symbolizing organizational success.

The Power of Internal Talent Mobility: Building Your Future-Ready Organization

The contemporary business environment often feels like a perpetual motion machine, especially when it comes to internal talent mobility....

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Aug 275 min read

"When We're In Charge" book cover.

"When We're In Charge" book cover.

Leading the Way With Next Generation Leadership: Book Review of "When We’re in Charge"

The Shifting World of Leadership Throughout history, leadership has been a constant need, yet its definition has rarely stood still. In...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Aug 264 min read

A minimalist office setting with visible performance dashboards and clean organizational charts on the wall.

A minimalist office setting with visible performance dashboards and clean organizational charts on the wall.

Building an Accountability Firewall That Transforms Performance Management

The Inner Conflict of Conscientious Leadership Every leader faces a singular, defining anxiety: the moment when performance begins to...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Aug 256 min read

A split-screen image showing two contrasting scenes: on the left, a person sitting in a seat in an empty auditorium observing from a distance (representing "auditing life"), and on the right, the same person standing center stage with arms raised confidently under bright lights (representing "full enrollment").

A split-screen image showing two contrasting scenes: on the left, a person sitting in a seat in an empty auditorium observing from a distance (representing "auditing life"), and on the right, the same person standing center stage with arms raised confidently under bright lights (representing "full enrollment").

Stop Auditing Life and Start Living Fully Enrolled

There comes a moment in every leader's journey when the question shifts from " What am I doing? " to " Why am I doing it? " We spend so...

Executive Development

Jerry Justice

Aug 216 min read

A confident leader stepping back while a diverse team collaborates around a modern workspace, with team members actively engaged in problem-solving and decision-making.

A confident leader stepping back while a diverse team collaborates around a modern workspace, with team members actively engaged in problem-solving and decision-making.

The Strategic Art of Letting Go: How True Delegation Transforms Leaders and Teams

In the challenges of leadership, a fundamental paradox emerges: the more you try to control, the less influence you truly have. Many...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Aug 207 min read

"Any Dumbass Can Do It" book cover.

"Any Dumbass Can Do It" book cover.

Leading With Heart and Humility: Garry Ridge's Blueprint for Human-Centered Success

When Garry Ridge chose the provocative title Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It for his leadership memoir, he wasn't being self-deprecating—he was...

Executive Development

Jerry Justice

Aug 196 min read

A large flowing river, representing the concept of being a river vs. a reservoir.

A large flowing river, representing the concept of being a river vs. a reservoir.

The Leader’s Mandate: Building Abundance Through Generosity

Leadership as Obligation, Not Ownership Throughout my career as an entrepreneur, executive, and management consultant, I have held firmly...

Executive Development

Jerry Justice

Aug 185 min read

The Global Conductor: Leading Across Cultures and Time Zones

The Global Conductor: Leading Across Cultures and Time Zones

The Global Conductor: Leading Across Cultures and Time Zones

Throughout my career building and leading global teams across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, I've lived through the...

Strategic Leadership

Jerry Justice

Aug 178 min read

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