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Leadership Development: It May Not Be What You Think

When people hear the phrase leadership development, they often think of courses, certifications, high-potential programs, or preparing for the next promotion. In many organizations, leadership development has become almost synonymous with career advancement. We talk about developing leaders as a way of identifying who is ready to move up. But what if leadership development is not primarily about climbing higher? What if it is about growing deeper? The most effective leaders understand that leadership development

Potentials News and Blog August 25, 2026
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August 2026: Change Changes You

We often talk about change as if it were simply a decision, a destination, or a new chapter. Change jobs. Change cities. Change relationships. Change routines. Change is not just about what is happening around us, however. Change changes us. What we don’t often acknowledge is that every meaningful change carries within it an element of grief. Even positive changes bring loss. A long-awaited promotion may mean leaving behind familiar colleagues. A move to a

Potentials News and Blog August 20, 2026
Consulting

Change Is Gonna Do You Good

“Change is gonna do me good.” Those words, made memorable in song by Etta James, capture a truth that extends far beyond matters of the heart. In the song, the singer reflects not only on the loss of a relationship but also on the ways she reshaped herself in hopes of earning someone else’s love. Her conclusion is simple and profound: change is going to do her good. Perhaps that is true for all of

Potentials News and Blog July 24, 2026
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July 2026: Learn to Blow Your Own Horn

I was sixteen and attending a winter retreat with my church youth group. The theme for the weekend was simple: “Blow your own horn.” For many of the other teenagers, that sounded like fun. For me, it sounded dangerous. I wasn’t very good at talking about my strengths. In fact, I had spent much of my childhood learning the opposite. Growing up, it felt safer to make myself small—to avoid drawing attention to myself and

Potentials News and Blog July 20, 2026
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Connection First: A Different Way to Think About Networking

Summer invites us to slow down. We think about vacations, gardens, beaches, backyard gatherings, farmers’ markets, concerts on the green—and probably not networking. In fact, if someone suggested that summer is the perfect time to network, you might hear the proverbial brakes screeching. Stay with me here. When we think of networking, we usually picture a professional event. We arrive with business cards, polished introductions, and a clear objective to that event: to make connections

Potentials News and Blog June 29, 2026
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June 2026: Why Summer May Be the Best Networking Season of All

When someone says networking, what picture pops into your mind? A business conference? A chamber of commerce mixer? Name tags? Elevator pitches? The awkward moment of balancing a plate of appetizers while trying to remember someone’s name? You’re not alone. That is the traditional concept and focus of networking. Now think about summer. Vacations. Gardens. Cookouts. Beaches. Farmers’ markets. Outdoor concerts. Community festivals. Long evenings on the porch. Networking probably isn’t anywhere on that list.

Potentials News and Blog June 26, 2026

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