The Manager’s Compass
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Leadership Cartography: The Discipline That Emerged Into Existence Over a Lifetime of Following the Trail
As a child, I spent hours exploring maps with my fingertips. I would trace topographical lines and imagine myself traveling through elevations I'd never actually walk. In May 2024, I created an image of the mapmaker's room—not knowing why, just knowing I needed to see it. Eighteen months later, I finally named what I'd been building my entire life: Leadership Cartography™.
Why Personality Tests Fail New Managers (And What Actually Works Instead)
Your team took the personality test. Now what? If you're staring at a spreadsheet of four-letter codes wondering how this helps you have better one-on-ones or address the tension between Sarah and Mike, you're not alone. Most managers get handed personality test results and expected to magically become better leaders. But here's what HR doesn't tell you: knowing someone is an "ENFP" or "High D" doesn't actually help you manage them. Learn why personality tests fail new managers—and discover the leadership framework that actually moves the needle
The Leadership Identity Crisis That's Destroying Organizations
There's a moment in every leader's journey when the ground shifts beneath them. When the skills that got them promoted suddenly feel inadequate for the complexity they're facing. This isn't a skills gap—it's an identity crisis. Organizations promote people for their technical competence, then wonder why they struggle when pressure builds. The missing question nobody's asking: What kind of leader are you becoming under pressure? Learn why half of new managers feel unprepared and how understanding leadership identity transforms everything.
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