Leadership Blog
How to Become a “Post-Ego” Leader
Courtney Lynch, December 3, 2018
I was recently talking with a colleague about what it takes to succeed in a demanding role. She shared that she thought the successful leader would have, “high competence, medium ego and be low maintenance.”… Read More
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Be Open to Other Viewpoints
Courtney Lynch, November 5, 2018
Tomorrow is election day. Above all else, please vote. While doing so, recognize that what you're voting for matters to you; others might not share your viewpoint. Here are some thoughts to consider: Effective… Read More
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Innovation = Recombination
Courtney Lynch, October 8, 2018
Recently, I had the luxury of spending three days with Luis Perez-Breva, the Director of the MIT Innovation Teams program. In addition to being an extremely successful entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies,… Read More
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The Power of the Quit
Courtney Lynch, June 25, 2018
I recently walked away from something I cared deeply about. I quit. I stopped. I gave up. It was an excruciating choice, yet the deep peace I feel affirms it was absolutely the right thing to do. … Read More
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When You Don’t Fit In, Do This
Courtney Lynch, April 22, 2018
Leaders grow and develop at different paces. Sometimes we evolve quickly in a season, other times our growth seems to slow. At some point in our professional lives, we’re going to find ourselves out… Read More
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How to Build Accountability as a Leader
Courtney Lynch, March 5, 2018
Demonstrating accountability means relentlessly seeking ownership of mistakes, missteps, problems, and any other less than-best outcome you are either responsible for or associated with. Watch above as SPARK author Courtney Lynch explains why accountability can… Read More
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Seek the Heat
Courtney Lynch, January 15, 2018
The new year is always a time of reflection for me. By looking back at the past year, I gain insight that informs my vision and strategy for the coming year and the greater future.… Read More
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The Difference Between Winners and Champions
Courtney Lynch, November 13, 2017
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