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When “Awesome” Means “Okay”
“Great start!” “Passt.” “Pas mal.” Three ways to praise, three ways to be misunderstood. A tongue-in-cheek dictionary of American, German and French office talk, the research behind it, and seven habits that get your feedback through.

Your Team Is Talking in Circles. Who Is the Problem?
Three capable people, one launch, and a meeting that ends with someone walking out. Make your call, see what it sets in motion, then find out what kind of problem-solver you are.

You Told Her She Isn’t Ready. Now She’s Pulling Away.
A development conversation went badly, and one of your best people has gone quiet. Make your call, see what it sets in motion, then compare your path with our AI and the research.

You Have Feedback for Tom. When Do You Give It?
A colleague complains about one of your best people, and his development conversation is two weeks away. Make your call, see what it sets in motion, then compare your path with our AI and the research.

Superbosses, Rembrandt and a Quiz: Your September Issue
Leaders who build other leaders, Rembrandt's workshop, a quiz on learning and leadership and fresh science on coaching and AI.

Grow Teachers
In 1913 Maria Montessori filled Carnegie Hall. Within a decade her American movement had faded. She learned that a method lives through the people trained to use it, and spent the rest of her life training them.
