Jody Michael

@wsj Bestselling Author of Leading Lightly, order below | MCC | Expert in facilitating transformational change for individuals, teams, and organizations.

[Jody Michael @jmacoaching]

Still delivering results but feeling stuck?

Many high-performing leaders quietly plateau—not because they lack talent, but because the skills that got them here aren't the ones needed for what's next. https://t.co/FIw9CjpqOi

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Networking works better when it’s not networking.

Volunteer work builds trust, visibility, and real relationships—without the transactional feel.

A smarter way to grow your career: https://t.co/oCliiEUbMp

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Great leaders don’t correct everything.

New thinking from @HarvardBiz: letting minor mistakes slide can build trust, autonomy, and better long-term performance.

It’s not lowering standards—it’s sharpening judgment. https://t.co/wVeJDGyYXS

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“Don’t take it personally” might be bad advice.

New insights from @KelloggSchool suggest leaders grow more when they engage with feedback—not distance themselves from it.

Worth a read: https://t.co/uj1hvdj416

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The real career risk today? Standing still.

Continuous learning isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s a survival skill.

Here’s how top performers stay relevant: https://t.co/pMVZIhqIqy

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The best leaders don’t always take center stage. They create the conditions for others to succeed. This piece from @HarvardBiz explores why great leadership often means stepping into a supporting role. https://t.co/UtHv2YDXc6

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Why are negotiations with family and friends often harder than business negotiations? Because emotion, history and identity are all part of the equation. This piece from @KelloggSchool explores the hidden dynamics behind difficult conversations. https://t.co/mPLtBWtUK9!

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What values do you actually stand for?

Not what you say—what your decisions reinforce.

Leaders reveal their real values under pressure, tradeoffs, and constraints. More from @harvardbiz: https://t.co/yMTga98BFN

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“Power skills” are becoming the differentiator in leadership.

This piece from @HarvardBiz highlights why communication, adaptability, and self-awareness matter more than ever.

Technical skills get you there. These determine what happens next. https://t.co/FZjmzPb0vJ

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Loneliness isn’t just about being alone.

New research in @Inc highlighted by Harvard University suggests it’s more about the quality—not quantity—of connection.

A relevant insight for leaders thinking about culture, engagement, and team dynamics. https://t.co/DVmJ0yaNdR

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What comes after corporate life?

This article from @KelloggSchool shares 5 practical ways to approach your next chapter with intention—not just momentum.

A useful read for leaders thinking beyond traditional paths. https://t.co/TzPJ8cQ4LF

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Conviction is a leadership strength—until it turns into rigidity.

Our latest blog breaks down how leaders cross that line (often unknowingly) and what to do about it. https://t.co/xvTiogU2Si

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Breaks aren’t a luxury—they’re a performance tool.

How you step away from work impacts focus, energy, and decision-making.

5 ways to rethink your breaks from @FastCompany: https://t.co/16NAgWYVti

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Should you build strengths or fix weaknesses as a leader? It’s not either/or—but knowing where to focus makes the difference. This @HarvardBiz article is worth a read: https://t.co/t7xOyrRCfw

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The Hidden Career Plateau: Why High-Performing Leaders Quietly Stall https://t.co/hlTMr0GyYc Written by @jmacoaching of @jmacoaching

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Ghost jobs and hiring silence aren’t random—they’re signals.

What’s really happening in today’s hiring market and how to respond strategically: https://t.co/6BCL7fK1BN

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Burnout isn’t one-size-fits-all. Leaders, managers, and employees show it differently—and misreading the signs leads to the wrong fixes. Key insight from @HarvardBiz: https://t.co/kHRqKhvGkL

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High performers don’t always burn out—they plateau.

Jody Michael breaks down the “hidden career plateau” and why top leaders quietly stall for @Forbes https://t.co/AQhmef5p0F

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The higher you rise, the less truth you hear.

Feedback doesn’t disappear—it gets filtered.
And that’s where blind spots begin.

How to fix it before it impacts your leadership:
https://t.co/cNnsItWMAV

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Your most engaged employees aren’t limitless.

Over-relying on high performers can lead to burnout, disengagement, and turnover.

Leaders need to balance trust with distribution of workload according to @HarvardBiz: https://t.co/T0QIRfuO1I