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The best managers know when to coach — and when to direct

May, 2026 | Article

Employees with a high need for certainty thrive under decisive leadership, while others perform better with flexibility and autonomy, new research finds.

Surviving workplace chaos starts with your connections

May, 2026 | Article

Strong employee networks don’t just benefit companies — they make teams more resilient when things get chaotic. Here’s how to build them.

Getting out of our own way — how experimenting can help us commit to curiosity

Apr, 2026 | Article

Stuck in a mindset rut? Three common traps may be holding you back — and embracing "small" experiments can help you escape them.

Behind the leadership blockers: What's really holding you back?

Feb, 2026 | Podcast

You’ve earned your place at work - so why do you sometimes feel held back? Leadership coach Muriel Wilkins joins the latest episode of Visiting Experts to chat about how internal narratives can constrain leaders.

What’s holding you back from a fulfilling retirement? Your career for starters

Feb, 2026 | Article

Retirement isn’t just the end of work. It’s a major life transformation that can open exciting possibilities. Are you ready for it?

The paradox of retirement: Why retiring takes more work than you think

Feb, 2026 | Article

Don't let a good retirement go to waste. As you consider sunsetting your career, having a plan is key to enjoying your golden years.

5 ways to be bossy (in the best possible way)

Oct, 2025 | Book

Being bossy gets a bad rap. To author Jenny Wood, it simply means being an empathic, decisive leader who knows when to speak up and when to listen.

Finite humans: How to do more by accepting your limits

Oct, 2025 | Podcast

There's no silver-bullet or magical hack that will make you more productive, and every choice you make has a consequence. The sooner you accept limitations, the happier (and more productive) you'll be.