Reflections on Leadership — August 2024 RecapHi Reader, Here’s a recap of leadership articles, tips, and merch. Karl Bimshas Consulting shared in September. If you’re a frequent reader, please share your thoughts via the Content Satisfaction Survey. We’d love to know what you think so we can make the content we produce valuable to you. August ArticlesAlign Your Skills and Purpose Detect | Address | Prevent: An Approach to Leadership Success The Cost of Control: Leaders Sacrificing Integrity for Power WAKE UP A LEADERLeadership isn’t just a role—it’s a responsibility. It’s time to step up. I’ve got a newsletter on Substack to help you lead confidently, competently, and ethically—without becoming a jerk. Whether you’re a mid-level manager, an ambitious professional, or committed to personal growth, this newsletter is your leadership boost. Each issue delivers:
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For San Diego leaders who want clarity in their thinking, accountability in their actions, and measurable impact in how they lead. Executive Mind Masters Hi Reader, Could you use some stability in the 2nd quarter? Executive Mind Masters is a private, in-person leadership roundtable for business owners and department heads who are responsible for people, performance, and results. If you’re interested in joining or have questions, I’m holding an open house this Friday morning (9:30 AM Mission...
Reflections on Leadership The Failure Pattern That Shows Up Everywhere Across organizations, a pattern of failure emerges: people conflate activity with accountability. They manage calendars but neglect outcomes. Updates and meetings become routine, overshadowing meaningful ownership. When leaders equate motion with progress, they create the conditions for leadership drift. Confusion seeps into performance, linking activity to stagnant results. Though the team may remain perfectly active,...
Hi Reader, Many capable leaders are working harder than necessary due to structural friction within their organizations. Decisions escalate unnecessarily. Accountability softens. Initiatives multiply while execution slows. I’m gathering input for a short diagnostic on the constraints that most often slow leadership execution. The survey takes about three minutes. TAKE THE SURVEY Participants will receive early access to the aggregated findings from the 2026 Leadership Velocity & Constraint...