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Original post from Duke Fuqua School of Business Mike Krzyzewski—better known as Coach K—is a walking trophy case. Olympic golds? Check. NCAA championships? Yep. Forty-five years of leading basketball royalty? Absolutely. But even he had to rewrite the playbook when the pandemic hit. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about zone defense and free throws—it was about…
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Congratulations! You’ve survived the “deer in headlights” phase of your first 30 days and the “furious note-taking” phase of days 31-60. Now comes the fun part – or as I like to call it, the “let’s see what this leader is actually made of” phase. Welcome to days 61-90, where you transition from observer to…
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The previous article in this series can be found here Congratulations, you survived your first month! You’ve had your coffee chats, nodded knowingly at things you didn’t understand, and probably said “let me circle back on that” more times than you care to admit. But now? Now the real fun begins. Days 31-60 are when…
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Congratulations! You’ve just been promoted to your first management role. The excitement is real, but so is that gnawing feeling in your stomach. You’re now responsible for people, outcomes, and decisions that ripple beyond just your own work. The first 30 days will set the tone for everything that follows. Let’s be honest: most new…
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A Blueprint for Leadership Success In the world of professional sports, few athletes embody resilience, leadership, and perseverance like Jalen Hurts. The Philadelphia Eagles’ star quarterback has once again defied expectations, leading his team to victory in Super Bowl LIX and earning the coveted Super Bowl MVP award. But Hurts’ journey to the pinnacle of…