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The Actionable Things Blog
Empower Your Journey with Actionable Insights
The "Actionable Things No One Told Me" Blog is your practical companion to the book series, tailored to delivering bite-sized, actionable advice that you can implement right away. Crafted to complement the deep explorations of the book series, the blog offers practical tips and innovative strategies that are often missing from traditional career advice. Whether you're looking to enhance your career trajectory or enrich your personal development journey, let's navigate the complexities of the professional world together, with actionable advice that makes a real difference.
Relentless LinkedIn Outreach: Why Repetition Won't Generate Leads And What To Do Instead
Crossing into personal channels using repetitive, non-value-added messages is a recipe for disaster. Not only do you wind up getting blocked
Sharon Buechler
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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Navigating For Career Success: Embracing Our Biased Realities To Lead with Purpose
The challenges faced by women and men in their careers have evolved over time, shaped by societal shifts and changing attitudes. As...
Sharon Buechler
Aug 15, 20234 min read
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Breaking the Mold: How to Transform a Pigeonholed Image into a Dynamic Personal Brand
YOU are your product! Don’t sell your product short. Build a personal brand that overcomes a pigeonholed image.
Sharon Buechler
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Embracing Change with Empathy: Navigating Organization Change and Empowering Your Team
Leading requires compassion, empathy, and strategic thinking. But in times of change, compassionate leadership becomes so much more...
Sharon Buechler
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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Old Men, Leadership Styles, and the Shifting Work Environment
Hey you guys, the 80s called and they want their stuffy ties back!
Sharon Buechler
Jul 30, 20234 min read
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How Did That Guy Get Elected? Parenting Styles That Erode the Foundations of Democracy (6/6)
In the context of the degradation of democracy in the United States, the impact of disengaged parenting becomes particularly relevant....
Sharon Buechler
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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How Did We Get Here? Long-term Societal and Cultural Consequences of Disengaged Parenting (5/6)
Disengaged or absent parenting can have significant generational consequences on children's long-term success, and its relationship to...
Sharon Buechler
Jul 18, 20233 min read
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Leading Our Way Out of Intolerance by Building Empowered, Inclusive Teams (4/6)
When considering leadership styles, the preference for strong leadership and authority figures can influence social dynamics and have...
Sharon Buechler
Jul 15, 20232 min read
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Stifling Progress and Autonomy in A Bid to Maintain Order in a Culture of Intolerance (3/6)
In previous blogs, we’ve talked about the human need for order in a world that leans toward entropy and the kinds of social influence...
Sharon Buechler
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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A Culture of Intolerance Created by Humanity’s Struggle to Force Order into a World of Entropy (2/6)
This desire for order significantly influences social behavior, often driving conformity, choices of leaders, social hierarchy,...
Sharon Buechler
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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The Erosion of Democracy: A Global Reckoning Demands Action
In recent years, the erosion of democracy has become an urgent and pressing concern that demands our immediate attention. While the...
Sharon Buechler
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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The Human Need for Order in a World Driven by Entropy (1/6)
In a universe governed by the fundamental law of entropy, where disorder and chaos seem to prevail, it is fascinating to observe the...
Sharon Buechler
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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Why Is It That So Many Leadership Policies Fail At Implementation?
Implementing intentional leadership is of paramount importance in today's complex and dynamic world. Intentional leadership refers to the...
Sharon Buechler
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Trust: A Round-About, Not a Two-Way Street - Critical for Start-ups and How to Manage Breakdowns
Trust is an essential foundation for any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. In the context of start-ups, where...
Sharon Buechler
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Change Management: A Critical and Neglected Leadership Responsibility in Building Start-ups
Building a start-up is an exhilarating journey filled with opportunities and challenges. As an entrepreneur or a leader in a start-up,...
Sharon Buechler
May 27, 20233 min read
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The Joy and Benefits of Failing Fast In Innovative Cultures
Innovation has become a crucial driving force behind success in today's rapidly evolving world. To foster innovation, many organizations...
Sharon Buechler
Apr 26, 20233 min read
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