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WORKPLACE MANIFESTO


The Gap Between Responsibility and Authority Is Where Leaders Burn Out
If you're a middle manager right now, here's what you already know: you're responsible for everything, but you have the authority to change almost nothing.
You're accountable for your team's performance, but you can't approve their budget requests. You're expected to retain top talent, but compensation decisions happen three levels above you. You're tasked with executing the strategy, but no one asked for your input when that strategy was created.
Carla Harris
Feb 54 min read


Leadership Is a System, Not a Personality Trait
We've been sold a story about leadership that sounds inspiring but falls apart under pressure: that great leaders are born with it—charisma, presence, the ability to "command a room." The problem? This myth keeps organizations stuck. Here's what actually happens when we rely on personality over structure: projects stall because no one knows who makes the final call. Teams burn out because responsibility sits in one place while authority sits somewhere else. Culture erodes bec
Carla Harris
Jan 73 min read


Beyond the Review! Embracing everyday feedback for success.
Let’s delve into why feedback is so important for professional development and provide some practical tips for leaders giving feedback and t
Carla Harris
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning: A Blueprint for Professional Development
In today’s fast-paced professional world, the ability to adapt and learn continuously is crucial for success.
Carla Harris
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Building a Resilient Team: Strategies for Overcoming Challenges Together
Resilience is a hallmark of high-performing teams, enabling them to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and emerge stronger. I want to...
Carla Harris
Jun 14, 20242 min read


The Art of Effective Leadership: Inspiring & Motivating Your Team
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A LEADER? Effective leadership is not merely about managing tasks and delegating the stuff you don’t want to do!...
Carla Harris
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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