ideas on leadership

Andrew Hoffman

Developing an “In on the Joke” Culture

“In on the joke” teams outperform those that aren’t because they operate with more honesty, innovation, and resilience. Their ability to have high intellectual friction with low relational friction leads to better decision making, faster conflict resolution, fewer mistakes (and faster recovery from errors), and stronger alignment and execution. They’re also more engaged, less burnt out, and deeply committed. 

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Sabbatical Reflections Part 6 |  Retreat

This is part 6 of a 10-part series on my 3-month sabbatical during the summer of 2024.  This series has two purposes: 1) to motivate and equip others to take a restorative break from work, and 2) to share insights I gained during my time away.  To start at the beginning of the series, go here….

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Chip Neidigh

Sabbatical Reflections Part 5 |  Approval-Based Performance

This is part 5 of a 10-part series on my 3-month sabbatical during the summer of 2024.  This series has two purposes— 1) to motivate and equip others to take a restorative break from work, and 2) to share insights I gained during my time away.  To start at the beginning of the series, go here….

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Nikki Miller

The Role of a Sherpa in Vertical Development

In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of a “sherpa” in the context of maturing and increasing leadership capacity. We’ll define what a sherpa is, make a case for the need for one, and provide practical tips on how to show up as a sherpa for others. What is a Sherpa? A sherpa is…

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Sherpas: An Interview with Chip

In this candid conversation in February 2025 at The Forge, Chip discusses with Nikki the profound impact of having “Sherpas” in his life over the years. Sherpas – those guides, coaches, and mentors who offer us colliding perspectives and elevated sensemaking, model character that’s attractive to us, and who hold us in unconditional positive regard….

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