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June 2025

June 2025- Five Things We're Probably Wrong About
This month's selections challenge five assumptions that quietly shape how we lead—that our current workload is necessary, that hierarchy drives…
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Richard Brisebois
The necessary chaos of management
Management isn't broken—it's fragmented. Learn to work within chaos instead of fighting daily disruptions.
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Trust doesn't work like that
Trust isn't automatic from psychological safety. It's a decision someone else makes. Learn why you can't engineer trust.
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Richard Brisebois
Behind the Scenes: Where "What you lose when you lead" fits my thinking
I explore the journey of transitioning from individual contributor to manager, connecting themes of craft, leadership poetry, and the challenge of…
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Richard Brisebois
Keep it on the one: From funk to management
I explore how James Brown's musical philosophy of emphasizing the foundational beat translates into creating steady leadership rhythms that keep teams…
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Richard Brisebois
The identity crisis no one talks about
Becoming a manager isn't promotion—it's identity amputation. Why new leaders struggle and how to navigate the transition.
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Richard Brisebois

May 2025

May 2025: What If Your Best Idea Is the One Holding You Back?
this is newsletter issue #75
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Richard Brisebois
The question that cuts through every explanation
Everyone has a reason. Not everyone gets the prize.
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Richard Brisebois
The Five Dimensions of Strategic Career Choices
Why the Most Promising Opportunities Often Unravel
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Richard Brisebois
You're in the Room: Stop Justifying, Start Leading
Stop questioning if you belong in leadership positions. Learn to overcome impostor syndrome and own your place at the table with confidence.
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Richard Brisebois
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