by Harriet Cohen | Feb 21, 2026 | Leadership, Professional development
In Part 1, we talked about assumptions. This isn’t about Millennials. It’s not about Gen Z. It’s not about phones. It’s about whether your organization is designed for contribution. So let’s talk about Monday morning. Not someday. Not after a retreat. Monday. Start...
by Harriet Cohen | Feb 21, 2026 | Leadership, Professional development
Two years ago, I wrote about generational differences in the workplace. Baby Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. Different drivers. Different expectations. Different tolerances. And here we are. Not much has changed. What has remained consistent? The assumption....
by Harriet Cohen | Jan 19, 2026 | accountability, Leadership, Professional development
It’s About Setting people Up to Succeed Most leaders say they want empowered employees. What they usually mean is: “I want people to take initiative… as long as they do it exactly the way I would.” That’s not empowerment. That’s delegation theater. True empowerment...
by Harriet Cohen | Jan 19, 2026 | accountability, Leadership, Professional development
Delegation Fails for One Simple Reason and It has Nothing to do with your team! “I can do it faster myself.” I’ve said it. And I hear it from business owners and CEOs constantly. It sounds efficient. Responsible. Logical. In reality, it’s the most expensive sentence...
by Harriet Cohen | Dec 10, 2025 | accountability, change, Leadership, Professional development
Break the Cycle: Why Next Year Needs a Real Plan (and a Real Coach) Let’s just get this out of the way up front: If you’re heading into next year without a real strategic plan, congratulations — you’re already behind. And yes, I say that with love… and a raised...
by Harriet Cohen | Nov 23, 2025 | business tools, future planning, Leadership
Just like people are remembered for how they lived and treated others, businesses are remembered for how they served their customers. A founder’s values might be personal—but in a company, those values must be intentionally protected, or they’ll evaporate faster than...
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