Leading Projects

35-plus years’ experience in capital strategy, major projects, engineering, #projectmanagement and #operationalreliability

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The more organizations automate, the more important human leadership becomes. When systems handle the predictable, leaders add the most value by building trust, exercising judgment, & helping people navigate the unexpected. By @BELFORGroup @Entrepreneur 
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People closest to the work often spot problems first, but they may not have the authority to solve them alone. Strong leaders encourage teams to raise issues early and think through solutions together. Via @AmyCEdmondson @FastCompany https://t.co/fHTqwRFfaZ

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A polished agenda won’t rescue a conversation that has no clear destination. Strong leaders make sure people know the meeting goals, who owns the decision, and that there’s room to raise the concerns everyone else might be avoiding. By @HarvardBiz https://t.co/9hWiiFZ52g

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If you dread work meetings, chances are it's because they seem like a waste of precious time and energy. But there's a way to change that, and it starts with clear ownership and a commitment to making decisions. Learn more from @aytekintank @FastCompany https://t.co/C4Pr9m5c12

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Are you facing a difficult decision in your professional life? Don't settle for what's comfortable or easy. Instead, take Jeff Bezos's advice—imagine yourself at 90 years old and ask what choice your future self would be proud of, by @MarcelSchwantes @Inc https://t.co/wUanWi5eeD

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By the time information passes through an organization and reaches leadership, it has often been heavily filtered. This can result in leaders making decisions without having an accurate perspective. Here's how to change that, by @FastCompany https://t.co/SpPR9HXqdi

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2/2 Great project leaders don't just track progress—they create enough clarity and momentum that people keep moving forward even in the face of setbacks.

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🧵1/2 The fastest way to lose a project isn't a missed deadline. It's when the team stops believing the goal is achievable and becomes paralyzed.

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Effective leaders know a strong strategy isn't enough. Their team also needs 3 things to be prepared for a new project: appetite, capacity & the right skill set. Learn how you can ensure your team's readiness in this article by @StevenMMorris @HarvardBiz https://t.co/wpPH4l0igH

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Emotional intelligence often shows up in what a leader doesn’t do—like react in the heat of the moment. Pausing, staying composed, and considering other perspectives are just some habits that help leaders build trust under pressure, via @Inc @FastCompany https://t.co/NW9q2PRTLL

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Your best way of working isn’t necessarily your team’s. Good leaders know some people thrive with clear boundaries while others prefer to blend work & life—and they lead to those differences instead of expecting everyone to work the same way by @PsychToday https://t.co/MT4p9W2OTV

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When everything feels urgent, the real leadership challenge isn't working faster—it's deciding what deserves your attention. Is this work only you can do, or have you become the default owner of everyone else's priorities? Via @KarenWalkerUS @HarvardBiz https://t.co/Ixo0mhLfXf

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Every business decision sends a signal about what the company values. The organizations that consistently outperform align employees, customers, and owners around shared success—not competing priorities. @CoachBillFotsch explains how in this @Inc article: https://t.co/XIYUS5gh2m

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AI can automate emails, reports, and meeting notes. It can’t decide which conversations deserve your attention. Your calendar is still one of the clearest signals of your leadership. Read more from @FastCompany https://t.co/EPpc3pMFJu

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The fastest way to slow a growing company is to make every important decision yourself. Great leaders don’t prove their value by staying in the middle of everything—they build people & systems that no longer need them for every step, by @DaveKerpen @Inc 
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Try this leadership exercise: sketch your future org chart without putting a single name on it. You'll quickly see whether you're building for where the business is headed or simply organizing around the team you already have. Read more on @FastCompany https://t.co/tIRGCJAt3w

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One idea from this @HarvardBiz piece stuck with us: the people who carry the mental load at home often end up carrying it at work, too. They're the ones who remember what's falling through the cracks—and eventually, that extra weight catches up with them. https://t.co/2CV48xpWTs

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Employees don't usually update their résumé after one difficult conversation. They do it after dozens of small moments that tell them they aren't trusted or valued. Here are pitfalls to avoid if you want to retain your best people—by @MarcelSchwantes @Inc https://t.co/0R7b6jxODG

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Don't let anxiety about AI distract you from the leadership skills that matter most. Tools will keep changing, but trust, judgment, and credibility are what people remember. Read more on @FastCompany https://t.co/nwyyPFXEPc

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Yes, replacing good people is expensive, but not addressing the reasons why they left will cost you even more in the long run. Here are some insights from @MarcelSchwantes and @Inc that can help leaders make the changes their organization needs the most. https://t.co/1FKrXNxiTw