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Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 5, 2026

Nothing changed until he made himself vulnerable

Gary Peterson on the turn at O.C. Tanner. People jumped in at full strength only after he admitted he didn't know what…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 4, 2026

Why Some Bad Leaders Are Beyond Coaching | Kate Lowry

Fear-based leaders rarely think they have a problem -- so who actually changes? Kate Lowry, author of Unbreakable,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 3, 2026

I Reported Misconduct at McKinsey -- and Paid for It

Fresh out of college at McKinsey, Kate Lowry saw a colleague do something she believed was illegal. Her instinct was…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 2, 2026

Fear-Based Leadership Shuts Down Your Team's Brain

Fear-based leadership doesn't just feel bad -- it shuts down performance. Kate Lowry, author of Unbreakable, explains…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 1, 2026

The Quiet Bosses Who Lead Through Fear | Kate Lowry

Most people picture a fear-based leader as someone who yells, threatens, and throws things. Kate Lowry says the harder…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 1, 2026

Psychological Safety Isn't a Hug -- It's Trust

Psychological safety gets misread as being soft -- a warm, friendly workplace where nobody pushes hard. Kate Lowry,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Jun 1, 2026

Why Niceness Can Hide a Fear-Based Leader | Kate Lowry

Kate Lowry was fresh out of college at McKinsey when she saw a colleague do something she believed was seriously…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More May 30, 2026

Even Critics of The Lean Startup Have to Use Its Vocabulary - Eric Ries

How do you know a new idea has actually taken hold? Eric Ries argues it's when even the critics have to use your…