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Brooke M. Dukes
Leadership Isn’t One Size Fits All: Why “Copy-Paste Leadership” Doesn’t Work
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Leadership Isn’t One Size Fits All: Why “Copy-Paste Leadership” Doesn’t Work communication and influence human design leadership psychology team building Jun 01, 2025

Let’s be honest: Most leadership advice sounds like it came from a productivity guru stuck in 2013. Wake up at 5AM. Meditate. Lead with confidence. Repeat until you collapse.

Here’s the truth:

  • You’re not failing because you’re bad at leadership.
  • You’re exhausted because you’re trying to lead li...
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Brooke M. Dukes
From Reactive to Responsive: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Shift Team Culture
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From Reactive to Responsive: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Shift Team Culture business communication and influence leadership mindset psychology team building May 27, 2025

Ever feel like your team is running on stress instead of strategy? You’re not alone. Reactive leadership—whether it’s snapping under pressure, avoiding tough conversations, or micromanaging—can create mistrust, confusion, and even high turnover. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to stay stuck...

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Brooke M. Dukes
Lead Smarter: Heal What’s Holding You Back
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Lead Smarter: Heal What’s Holding You Back business communication and influence habits leadership psychology team building May 19, 2025

Your unconscious mind deserves a little TLC too.

We’ve all seen it: a leader with the vision, the charisma, and the color-coded spreadsheets—yet their team is stuck in a loop of miscommunication, high turnover, and awkward “team-building” exercises (trust falls, anyone?). Spoiler alert: it’s not th...

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Brooke M. Dukes
5 Proven Steps to Increase Sales in SMBs Without Burning Out Your Team
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5 Proven Steps to Increase Sales in SMBs Without Burning Out Your Team business communication and influence mindset psychology team building Apr 28, 2025

Running a small or medium-sized business (SMB) often feels like balancing growth and team well-being. The good news? You don’t have to choose between boosting sales and maintaining a healthy team culture. By implementing a few intentional strategies, you can drive revenue while fostering a motivated...

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