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Visible Work, Invisible Leader: The Productivity Cost

Visible Work, Invisible Leader: The Productivity Cost

Visible Work, Invisible Leader: The Productivity CostSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 09/12/2025

Busy leaders report tasks, not movement. That fuels meetings, delays, and missed decisions. Use outcome-first updates and a 10-minute decision stand-up to lift throughput.

CommunicationLeadershipTeam DynamicsProductivityExecutive Development
Talent That Transforms and Doesn't Break

Talent That Transforms and Doesn't Break

Talent That Transforms and Doesn't BreakSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 02/12/2025

Most teams cope; few get stronger under pressure. Build benches, protect a 10-15% slack margin, and move skills to live work. Create great succession, improve communication, and gain mobility that actually holds.

LeadershipProductivitystrategyOperationsExecutive Development
Energy Over Time: Managing Capacity Like Capital

Energy Over Time: Managing Capacity Like Capital

Energy Over Time: Managing Capacity Like CapitalSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 11/11/2025

Most leaders manage time, not energy. This article shows how to treat energy like capital with weekly energy accounting, task matching, and team energy mapping to protect capacity.

LeadershipProductivityOperationsExecutive Development
Imposter Reset: Evidence-Based Confidence for Senior Leaders

Imposter Reset: Evidence-Based Confidence for Senior Leaders

Imposter Reset: Evidence-Based Confidence for Senior LeadersSkye van Heyzen
Published on: 04/11/2025

Senior self-doubt is not a flaw, but rather a feedback problem. This issue shows senior leaders how to use a confidence ledger, decision journal and peer calibration to reset imposter syndrome.

LeadershipWorkplace CultureConfidenceExecutive Development