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The Paradox of Knowing: When Subject Matter Expertise Isn’t Enough

In nearly every culture, the title “Subject Matter Expert” (SME) carries weight. It signals authority, depth, and trusted insight. These are the individuals we go to when we need answers—fast, precise, and reliable. They’ve studied the field, lived in the trenches, and often have stories of lessons hard-won over years of experience. Here’s a provocative question: When is a SME not a SME? Answer: When they step into the realm of professional coaching—or when they

Potentials News and Blog July 23, 2025
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July 2025: Expertise in Modern Leadership

Exploring the Role of Expertise in Modern Leadership In April, Potentials began a series of 12 successive articles in which each of the twelve leadership qualities identified by Bhavna Dalal, MCC, is examined.   These qualities are: As always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions.   In the following article, we respond to Dalal’s fourth assertion: They have strong expertise in their domain. In a time where leadership is as much about adaptability and emotional intelligence as

Potentials News and Blog July 15, 2025
Consulting

Hineni: The Power of Presence in Leadership

What distinguishes a truly impactful leader isn’t just strategy, charisma, or even intelligence—it’s presence.     Not presence as performance, but as a grounded quality of being. A kind of quiet, steady attentiveness that instills trust, invites reflection, and makes space for others to step forward with clarity and courage. It’s the felt sense that says, “You’re safe to think, explore, and grow here.”     This is the kind of presence that invites people

Potentials News and Blog June 24, 2025
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June 2025: The Quiet Power of Presence

The Quiet Power of Presence in the Workplace   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

Potentials News and Blog June 18, 2025
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Perilous Waters

We find ourselves in daily conversations with organizational leaders struggling to navigate the acute uncertainty brought on by the current federal administration. Questions about tariffs and finances, immigration and refugees, and the safety of LGBTQIA+ friends and family members are overflowing, most of which have no clear answers. In fact, perhaps this moment is less about creating answers and instead engaging in solidarity and advocacy with those whose lives have been so profoundly impacted by

Potentials News and Blog May 27, 2025
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May 2025: Walking in Purpose

Walking in Purpose: How a Clear “Why” Transforms People and Organizations Last month Potentials began a series of 12 successive articles in which each of the twelve leadership qualities noted by Bhavna Dalal, MCC is examined. They 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

Potentials News and Blog May 22, 2025

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