When a Postmortem is the Right Move

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on postmortems the image shows the hands of business people gathered around a table sharing reports.

When are postmortems the right approach for the team, and when are they no help? The other day, I was discussing the design of an offsite with a client and we talked about how much time to allocate to looking backward at what went wrong, and what didn’t go well versus thinking about a new…

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AI is here. What Does It Mean for Your Team?

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on what AI means for your team the image shows a robot hand.

I just finished a webinar that was over an hour of AI tips and tricks, and I won’t lie – some of it blew my mind. In minutes, AI generated social media videos from LinkedIn posts; it built simple websites and then “made them even prettier.” And that was just the beginning. When I watched…

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3 Questions to Answer to Build Your 2025 Strategy

2025 is no longer a year in the future but right around the corner.  Whether you make New Year’s resolutions or not, Dan Pink’s book, When shares that beginnings, like a new year, are a great time to attempt something new – whether that’s starting a new habit, committing to a new goal, or in the case…

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Clear Roles EQUALS Happier Teams

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on clear roles the image small game pieces of different colors.

I’ve been doing a lot of research recently on toxic leadership and how we can lessen toxic behaviors. One of the biggest contributors to workplace toxicity is poor work design—and lack of clear roles and responsibilities is often at the heart of it. Whether it’s an unclear handoff, an assumption about a deadline, or a…

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Draw a Map to Clarity in Your Next Task

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on drawing a map to clarity the image shows a dark background with arrows and milestone symbols creating a map.

This year my family is hosting an exchange student from Spain and it was her back-to-school night at our local high school, Berkeley High, which happens to have thousands of students. Even a passing period of students alone is crazy and now there would be a passing period with parents and sometimes two parents for…

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Leading with Values: Reenergize Your Work

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on leading with values the image shows Jo Ilfeld with a green background and the title of the article.

Have you ever had a situation at work that totally exhausted or completely frustrated you? Feeling demoralized at work may stem from a deeper issue — your core values might not be aligned with the situation at hand. Recently, I worked with a client who was exhausted by a work challenge. After some reflection, we…

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Mastering Executive Presence: Start with Clarity

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on executive presence the image shows a crystal ball bringing the horizon into clear view.

Have you ever wondered how you master executive presence? One of the most important aspects is the ability to communicate effectively. Recently, I was in a meeting where someone shared a story filled with interesting details. However, as I listened, I realized that the point of the story wasn’t clear from the beginning. People love…

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Best Advice for New Grads

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on the best advice for new grads shows a set of steps made out of wooden blocks.

An edited version of this article appeared in Forbes Coaches Council If you could go back in time, what advice would you have given your newly graduated self? I wrote this latest newsletter this past summer when I was in Carmel for my third annual “work-cation” with my husband. I’ve come to value this time…

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Why Am I Talking? Using WAIT to Improve Meetings

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on the acronym WAIT the image shows a sign with the words wait.

Have you heard of the acronym WAIT? I’ve heard it before but it was used recently in a meeting I was facilitating with one of my clients and their managers, and it reminded me just how good it is so I had to share. If you’re someone who when you’re in meetings gets swept up…

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Listening to Your Inner Voice

For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on listening to your inner voice the image shows a post-it note with the words listen to your inner voice.

What do you do when the Greek course around you doesn’t agree with your gut feeling? In our fast-paced world, finding time to hear your inner voice can be a challenge, yet it’s essential for making decisions that feel true to who you are. Recently, I spoke with a client who had been offered an…

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