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Excellent Leaders Go Upstream

Rethinking Talent, Opportunity, and What We Call “Merit”   What are our operating assumptions about excellent leaders? What if no one is special, OR what if everyone is special? What if excellent leaders are not exceptional? There was quite a buzz a few years ago during commencement season when an English teacher at Wellesley High School, David McCullough, Jr., gave the commencement address to the graduating class. His point—this theme—You are not special! His entire

Potentials News and Blog January 26, 2026
Newsletters

January 2026: Excellent Leaders Know They Cannot Do It Alone

Leading from Interdependence, Not Heroics   In April, Potentials began a series of twelve successive articles in which each of the twelve leadership qualities identified by Bhavna Dalal, MCC, is examined. These qualities are: They have a strong belief in themselves • They have a strong sense of purpose • They are present • They have strong expertise in their domain • They are constant strategic learners • They network without an agenda • They

Potentials News and Blog January 23, 2026
Coaching

Owning Our “Blessingways”

Every now and then, life surprises us. A path we were sure would be steep suddenly smooths.  Steps seem to line up effortlessly. Doors we didn’t even know to knock on swing wide. Some people call these experiences “lucky breaks.” I sometimes call them “blessingways.” Whatever the name, most of us have felt that quiet, curious wonder when things just… work. What’s less common is taking the time to pause, look back, and ask: What

Potentials News and Blog November 19, 2025
Newsletters

November 2025: Healthy Leadership

This is the eighth of twelve successive articles in which each of the following leadership qualities noted by Bhavna Dalal, MCC is examined. These qualities are: They have a strong belief in themselves They have a strong sense of purpose They are present They have strong expertise in their domain They are constant strategic learners They network without an agenda They forgive and let go They believe they deserve it  They know they cannot do

Potentials News and Blog November 12, 2025
Consulting

Forgiveness: Healing, Relationships, and the Courage to Reflect

Forgiveness is one of the most discussed—and most misunderstood—”virtues.” We are often told to forgive, as if it were a moral obligation. In reality, forgiveness is complex, nuanced, relational, and deeply personal. Truth: At its core, forgiveness is for the forgiver. Holding onto anger or resentment keeps the wound alive, draining our energy and limiting our capacity to engage fully with life. Forgiveness is not about excusing wrongdoing or pretending harm did not occur—it is

Potentials News and Blog October 27, 2025
Newsletters

October 2025: Forgiveness In The Workplace

Forgiveness: A Gift We Give Ourselves and Others In April Potentials began a series of 12 successive articles in which each of the twelve leadership qualities noted by Bhavna Dalal, MCC is examined. These qualities are: They have a strong belief in themselves They have a strong sense of purpose They are present They have strong expertise in their domain They are constant strategic learners They network without an agenda They forgive and let go

Potentials News and Blog October 24, 2025

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