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Insight Experience Named to 2025 Inc. Regionals Click to view Insight Experience Named to 2025 Inc. Regionals
We’re proud to share that Insight Experience has been named to the 2025 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies across the region. This acknowledgment reflects not only our growth but also the value of our work and the commitment of our...
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Leadership Confidence: Women Deserve Better Than Imposter Syndrome Click to view Leadership Confidence: Women Deserve Better Than Imposter Syndrome
Leadership development is about equipping people with the skills, mindset, and confidence to succeed. Yet, for many women in leadership, confidence is often undermined by a phenomenon widely known as imposter syndrome.
For those who believe there is a “good” version of imposter...
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The Strategic Leader's Guide to AI: Adoption & Governance Click to view The Strategic Leader's Guide to AI: Adoption & Governance
In the first post of this series, "The Leadership Imperative: AI Literacy & Adoption," we explored Level 1, AI literacy and fluency, and Level 2, enhancing processes with AI. We discussed why leaders must develop a foundational understanding of AI and highlighted practical use...
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4 Signs Your New Leaders Need Development4 Signs Your New Leaders Need Development
As a leadership development professional, I am often asked about return on investment: “If I pull our leaders away...

Karen Maxwell Powell
Aug 12, 2019
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A Strategy Execution Simulation in Four HoursA Strategy Execution Simulation in Four Hours
CHALLENGE To accelerate its discussion of corporate strategy, a global industrial manufacturing leader engaged IE...

Karen Maxwell Powell
Aug 15, 2017
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The Secret to Strategic Leadership for New LeadersThe Secret to Strategic Leadership for New Leaders
Strategy is the charter of senior leaders. Or so many people think.

Karen Maxwell Powell
Feb 7, 2017
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Inquiry or Advocacy for New LeadersInquiry or Advocacy for New Leaders
We work in fast-paced, changing organizations that have structures that are less and less … structured. To get work...

Karen Maxwell Powell
Sep 30, 2015
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Catch the Tidal Wave: Coaching the CoachCatch the Tidal Wave: Coaching the Coach
Actor Victor Webster is quoted as saying, “If you throw a pebble in the water on one side of the ocean, you can create...

Karen Maxwell Powell
Mar 11, 2015
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Coaching for Business ResultsCoaching for Business Results
We all know that leaders are most successful if they are able to coach and develop their teams. For geographically...

Karen Maxwell Powell
Feb 11, 2015
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Two Behaviors New Leaders Must LoseTwo Behaviors New Leaders Must Lose
Being a new manager means facing new challenges and applying new skills. However, in many cases it also means letting...

Karen Maxwell Powell
Nov 21, 2014
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Accountability: The Nemesis of a New LeaderAccountability: The Nemesis of a New Leader
Promotions are exciting, especially that first promotion that takes you from the status of “employee” to “management.”

Karen Maxwell Powell
May 16, 2014
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Boost Strategy Translation With Business SimulationsBoost Strategy Translation With Business Simulations
Leaders in all roles are responsible for strategy translation, or “connecting the dots” from a higher-level business...

Karen Maxwell Powell
May 14, 2014
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