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Evidence Before Action: Why the Best Problem-Solvers Begin with Data
Rushing to fix problems without good data leads to costly mistakes. Take a scientist's approach: "I don't know—let's find out!"

Russ Powell
May 76 min read
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Five Strategies to Help Startup Leaders Focus on What Matters Most
Effective leaders focus where they have a comparative advantage, delegate other tasks, and prioritize developing their future leaders.

Russ Powell
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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The High Cost of Workplace Loneliness (and What to Do About It)
Loneliness is a silent drain on your startup's most valuable resource: your people. It's costing your business more than you think.

Russ Powell
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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From Blame to Accountability: How to Recognize and Escape from the Victim Trap
Escaping the blame-game unleashes untapped potential. Improve problem-solving by shifting your focus from finger-pointing to accountability.

Russ Powell
Nov 22, 20244 min read
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The S-Loop Problem-Solving Framework: A Primer for Business Leaders
The S-Loop is a cyclical, four-stage problem-solving framework that can help you tackle complex problems in human systems.

Russ Powell
Jul 2, 20247 min read
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Three Steps for Having Better Difficult Conversations
To have productive difficult conversations take the perspective of the other, think about what you truly want, and don't take it personally.

Russ Powell
Jun 27, 20222 min read
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Three Things High Performing Teams Do Differently
A study from psychologist Ron Friedman suggests high-performing teams find success by making better, stronger social connections.

Russ Powell
Feb 23, 20224 min read
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Five Ways to Get More Quiet Time
In this time of constant-distraction-as-norm, leaders need quiet time for reflection and discernment more than ever.

Russ Powell
Feb 14, 20225 min read
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What Makes Relationships Thrive
A little snippet of a helpful podcast I found on one of the most essential leadership (and life) skills.

Russ Powell
Feb 11, 20221 min read
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How would you say it differently?
A collection of my thoughts on effective communication and why language is so important.

Russ Powell
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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If ya gotta eat a frog, why sit around and look at it all day?
A few thoughts on two timeless principles for managing time and tasks.

Russ Powell
Jan 26, 20228 min read
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