by Harriet Cohen | Apr 28, 2026 | accountability, business tools, Goals, self actualization
Everyone seems to be starting a business right now. According to a recent Korn Ferry report, over half a million people filed to start businesses in a single month—and the number of people calling themselves “founders” has surged. Sounds exciting. And it is. But...
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...
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