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Work-Life Integration: Moving Beyond the Myth of Balance
Work-life balance is outdated. Today’s leaders need alignment, not a perfect split between personal and professional roles. In this article, explore the truth about work-life integration vs work-life balance—why balance is a myth, and how intentional choices can lead to better performance, energy, and fulfillment. Learn practical strategies used by leaders in healthcare, HVAC, education, and nonprofit sectors.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jul 215 min read
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What It Takes to Gain a Competitive Edge in Leadership
In today’s fast-paced world, gaining a competitive edge in leadership means more than managing teams—it requires emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous growth. Discover actionable strategies to sharpen your leadership skills, cultivate a compelling vision, and embrace diversity and learning. Start leading with intention and elevate your impact with every decision you make.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jul 25 min read
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The Impact of Networking and Skill-Building Opportunities
Discover how networking and skill-building fuel career development. Learn practical strategies to grow your leadership impact and advance with intention.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jun 204 min read
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The Journey to Becoming an Effective Leader: Choosing Growth Over Comfort
Discover the journey to becoming an effective leader with our insights. Learn how effective leaders grow through values, trust, and empathy.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jun 74 min read
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Nurturing Psychological Safety
Explore how fostering Psychological Safety in HVAC operations drives success. Discover strategies to enhance Psychological Safety.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jan 23 min read
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Coaching the Person, Not the Problem
It's tempting to focus on the immediate issues. The most influential leaders recognize the value of coaching the person, not the problem.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Aug 21, 20246 min read
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Navigating a Reduction in Force: Tips for Supporting Your Team
Managers often face tough decisions such as Reduction in Force (RIF) while ensuring the success and morale of their team.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jul 19, 20245 min read
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Beyond Passion in 2024 - A Case for Purpose-Driven Leadership
Discover your purpose and not just settle for your passions. Remember, passions can be fleeting, so focus on your purpose instead.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Dec 18, 20235 min read
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Fostering Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Psychological safety is crucial for team success; it allows members to express ideas, share opinions, and take risks without fear.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Nov 14, 20239 min read
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Listen to Me
Listening is one of the most essential skills in your toolbox. How well you listen significantly affects your effectiveness at work.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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The Power of Self-Awareness: A Look at Chapter 2 - Where Leadership Begins
Self-awareness is the first step toward self-improvement. Only when we understand our current state can we identify areas of improvement.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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Enhancing Leadership by Building a Quality World
Choice Theory's core: Quality World, where cherished values, beliefs, people, objects, & experiences reside.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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Empowering Organizational Success - William Glasser's Choice Theory in Leadership
Choice Theory, developed by Dr. Glasser, is a psychological framework asserting individuals have a need for autonomy, belonging, & personal.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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The Power of Everyday Choices: Embracing the Ripple Effect of Small Decisions
Our everyday choices hold an extraordinary influence, capable of steering us toward unforeseen outcomes and shaping narratives of our lives
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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Retaliation and Accountability in the Workplace: The Fine Line Between Assertiveness and Revenge
Retaliation is reactive behavior intended to cause harm, whereas accountability is a constructive and responsible approach.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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When Leaders Lie
Few situations in our professional and personal lives are more distressing than when leaders lie about us, defaming our reputation.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jun 14, 20234 min read
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Leaving a Leadership Legacy
Leadership is about how you motivate others to achieve results. A leadership legacy is about planting seeds of greatness, & cultivating them
Dan Freschi - EDGE
May 1, 20233 min read
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Cultivating Trust - A Key to Effective Leadership
Trust, a frequently underestimated foundation of a thriving organizational culture, is vital to success.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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A Feedback Model for Life
My Love of Feedback I published a piece on my love of feedback several months ago, and I am back to introduce another method of...
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Jul 12, 20183 min read
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For the Love of Feedback
Delivering feedback is a skill that must be fostered and developed. Feedback can be one of the most powerful tools for anyone to learn.
Dan Freschi - EDGE
Apr 12, 20184 min read
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