Life's Leadership Lessons: November 13, 2025

Steve Jobs, more productive meetings, better storytelling, 6 important leadership tactics and oh so much more...this week in Life's Leadership Lessons.

There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.

- Mr. Rogers

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Storytelling is one of the most important skills for leaders who want to increase their influence. Still, a lot of leaders find it challenging to put together a compelling story. That’s where our buddies at Gartner come in. And a little bit of GenAI. It’s on December 9. Register now!

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📖 To Read 📖

» The lunch break is dead
[the best leadership newsletter ever]

» The crazy power of metaphors
[harvard business review]

» 6 leadership tactics that feel like cheating
[the good boss]

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🎧 To Listen or Watch 🎥

» The quick way to boost productivity
[the best leadership podcast ever]

» How to articulate your thoughts more clearly [video]
[leila hormozi]

» The one thing every company needs to do [video]
[steve jobs]

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This Week’s Featured Friend: CRISTINA GRANCEA

» Fear stunts growth

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» So what’s your next move?

» Follow Christina Grancea

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This Week’s Poll

» VOTE NOW!!

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Last week’s poll

» Unlimited vacation policies are a NICE PERK, but nothing changes (56%)

I hear a lot of people complaining that it makes them take less vacation time. I feel like that’s not about the policy, it’s about the leadership. They’d do that regardless - don’t you agree?

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