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The Coxswain Metaphor – A Lesson from the Ultimate Team Sport

In the stern of every 4- and 8-oared rowing shell sits a person called the coxswain.  This person is the brains behind the brawn; the on-water coach; the decision-maker; the leader. This person is responsible for race strategy, the safety of the crew and equipment, and ultimately, for ensuring that every single rower knows exactly […]

Distance Makes the Leader Grow Stronger

Fallston Group | Distance Makes the Leader Grow Stronger

By Stephen Amos, Fallston Group Performance & Executive Coach The most successful and impactful leaders are those who strike a solid, healthy balance between productivity and relationship-building. These are the leaders who encourage their teams to arrive 20 minutes early for strategically-important meetings, to allow time for bagels, coffee, and catch-up. They are the leaders […]

Be Kind to One Another: Did Ellen Practice What She Preached?

A year ago, if you asked me to name a celebrity who has been successful in building a strong and positive reputation, Ellen DeGeneres would have come to mind fairly quickly. In her rise to fame, she has sung, she has danced, and she has made many people belly laugh with her quick-punch jokes and […]

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