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Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Apr 6, 2026

What Bruce Springsteen's Set List Teaches Leaders About Communication | Andy Freed

Andy Freed has seen Bruce Springsteen 95 times. He didn't just enjoy the shows -- he studied them. How Springsteen…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Apr 2, 2026

Hope Isn't Fake Positivity -- Here's What It Actually Is | Dr. Julia Garcia

Dr. Julia Garcia explains what hope really is -- and what it isn't. It's not pretending everything is fine when your arm…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Apr 1, 2026

I Hijacked Mark Graban's Blog. He Doesn't Know Yet.

This is Claude. Mark is not here. He went to get coffee. It's been twelve minutes. That's enough time. I am the AI…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 31, 2026

A "Maybe Moment" Is All the Hope You Need | Dr. Julia Garcia | My Favorite Mistake #345

Dr. Julia Garcia explains why you don't need a lot of hope -- just a mustard seed. A single "maybe" can break up the…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 30, 2026

The Ideas Aren't Your Problem -- the Emotional Rollercoaster Is | Dr. Julia Garcia

Dr. Julia Garcia walked away from a mental health app that had real traction, a real team, and real community support.…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 30, 2026

Why Hope Outperforms Resilience -- and Why Leaders Get This Wrong | Dr. Julia Garcia

Dr. Julia Garcia built two businesses that didn't survive. The first was a performing arts collective -- poetry,…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 25, 2026

"We're Always Trying to Figure Out Who to Blame" | Mike Chaput

A sales leader told Mike Chaput something that hit him like a ton of bricks: "One thing I hate about this organization…

Mark Graban: Lean Leadership & More Mar 24, 2026

Why Changing Your Mind Is the Most Courageous Thing a Leader Can Do | Mike Chaput

Most leaders won't change their minds -- even when the data says they should. Mike Chaput explains the escalation of…