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05/26/2026

The Performance Paradox: Why Your Best People Are Quietly Frustrated

Your top performer walks into your office. They're still crushing it ... they always do. But something's shifted. They seem checked out. Their ideas aren't flowing like they used to.

Six weeks later, they're gone.

And you're left thinking, "I had no idea they were unhappy."

The truth: high performers are especially vulnerable to frustration because they have options. They know they're good. Other companies know it too. And if they don't feel challenged or valued or *seen* where they are, they leave.

Most leaders focus on retaining their bottom 20% but they lose their top 20% by accident.

What keeps top talent?

Not just money. It's:

- Growth trajectory. Do they know what's next for them?
- Autonomy. Are they trusted to make decisions?
- Impact. Do they understand how their work matters?
- Inclusion. Are they part of shaping the strategy or just executing it?
- Connection. Do you invest in the relationship, or just the deliverables?

Your best people are doing fine without you. That's the math. They stay because they *choose to*. Every day.

What are you doing today to make that choice an easy one?

05/14/2026

The Delegation Trap: Why Good Leaders Often Fail

Here's a paradox in leadership: the more competent you are, the more likely you are to struggle with delegation.

Why? Because you can do it faster. Better. The way you know it needs to be done. So you keep pulling work onto your plate. Your team gets good at executing your decisions, but not at making their own.

Then you hit the ceiling. You can't grow. Your team can't grow. And you're exhausted.

Real delegation isn't just handing off tasks. It's:

- Being crystal clear about the outcome you want (not the process)
- Giving your team room to figure out *how* to get there
- Letting them fail a little - that's where the learning lives
- Resisting the urge to jump in and "fix" it
- Asking questions instead of giving directions

The math is simple: if your team can only do what you tell them to do, you're worth one person's output. If they can think independently and act on their own judgment, you're multiplying your impact across an entire team.

What's one task you're going to delegate this week - really delegate, not just assign?

05/06/2026

Five Questions Leaders Should Ask Every Day

Leaders are drowning in information but starving for wisdom. Here's a thought: what if you spent just five minutes each morning asking yourself these five questions?

1. What's my actual priority today? Not what's on your list, but what will move the needle. One thing.

2. Who needs my attention? Your team, your peers, your boss. Who feels overlooked? Who's struggling and afraid to ask for help?

3. Where am I thinking too small? What challenge are you avoiding because it feels too big? What assumption are you making that might be wrong?

4. How am I showing up? Not what you're doing - how are you being? Are you present or distracted? Curious or defensive?

5. What did I learn yesterday that applies today? You're collecting wisdom constantly. Are you actually connecting the dots?

These aren't productivity hacks. They're leadership fundamentals.

What's ONE question you'd add to this list? Drop it in the comments

Meet the AALP 2026 Cohort! 🎉The Millsaps College Else School of Management at Millsaps College is proud to welcome 25 em...
04/30/2026

Meet the AALP 2026 Cohort! 🎉

The Millsaps College Else School of Management at Millsaps College is proud to welcome 25 emerging leaders to the Advanced Applied Leadership Program.

This year's class brings together talent from across Mississippi — state agencies, healthcare, the arts, architecture, construction, education, and the nonprofit sector — for a year of growth, connection, and leadership development.

Joining us this year from: JH&H Architects, MDHS, MDCPS, Mississippi Museum of Art, MSPHI, MDAH, Yates Construction, Millsaps College, Pearl River Glass, UMMC, Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits & Philanthropy, and more.

Swipe through to meet the full cohort, and join us in welcoming this remarkable group. The future of Mississippi leadership is in good hands. 💜

04/24/2026

On behalf of Leadership Greater Jackson, thank you for your generous support—your investment made our 40th Anniversary celebration truly impactful and unforgettable.

04/21/2026

Why Mid-Level Managers Are the Backbone of Transformation

Here's a stat that doesn't get enough attention: most organizational change fails at the middle-management level. Not at the top (leaders set the vision) and not at the bottom (frontline teams execute). It's in the middle - where intent meets reality.

Mid-level managers are the translation layer. They take the CEO's vision and make it real. They listen to the frontline and surface what the C-suite needs to hear. They run toward ambiguity while their teams look to them for certainty.

That's enormous pressure, and most mid-level managers are underprepared for it.

You probably got promoted because you were excellent at your previous role. But excellence at managing projects doesn't automatically translate to excellence at managing people, managing up, managing across silos, or thinking strategically about your function.

The gap is real. And it's fixable.

Organizations that invest in developing their mid-level managers see:
- Better retention
- Faster innovation cycles
- Healthier team dynamics
- Stronger succession pipelines

The investment pays for itself.

Is your organization treating mid-level leadership development like a nice-to-have? Time to reconsider.

04/14/2026

Meet AALP: Built for Your Next Career Move

Mid-level and senior managers often hit a wall. You're good at your job. You're credible. But you're not sure how to break into strategic leadership. You feel like you're missing something - some framework, some perspective, some community.

That's exactly what the Advanced Applied Leadership Program (AALP) addresses.

AALP is a nine-month cohort-based program designed for managers ready to make the jump from tactical excellence to strategic impact. It runs February through October, and you'll engage with 15-25 peers who are on the same journey.

**What's Inside:**

- Seven core sessions on High-Impact Communications, Performance Coaching, Productive Conflict, Critical Thinking, and more
- A 2-day leadership retreat to step back and think bigger
- Four elective workshops you choose
- A Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessment with professional debrief
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Capstone presentations where you present your leadership project

It's not a lecture series. It's a laboratory. You show up, you do the work, your peers hold you accountable, and you leave different.

**Next cohort: February 2027**

Interested? Reach out: [email protected] or 601.974.1267. Let's talk about what's possible.

AALP: Built for Your Next Career Move

Mid-level and senior managers often hit a wall. You're good at your job. You're credible. But you're not sure how to break into strategic leadership. You feel like you're missing something - some framework, some perspective, some community.

That's exactly what the Advanced Applied Leadership Program (AALP) addresses.

AALP is a nine-month cohort-based program designed for managers ready to make the jump from tactical excellence to strategic impact. It runs February through October, and you'll engage with 15-25 peers who are on the same journey.

**What's Inside:**

- Seven core sessions on High-Impact Communications, Performance Coaching, Productive Conflict, Critical Thinking, and more
- A 2-day leadership retreat to step back and think bigger
- Four elective workshops you choose
- A Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessment with professional debrief
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Capstone presentations where you present your leadership project

It's not a lecture series. It's a laboratory. You show up, you do the work, your peers hold you accountable, and you leave different.

**Next cohort: February 2027**

Interested? Reach out: [email protected] or 601.974.1267. Let's talk about what's possible.

ment AALP: Built for Your Next Career Move

Mid-level and senior managers often hit a wall. You're good at your job. You're credible. But you're not sure how to break into strategic leadership. You feel like you're missing something - some framework, some perspective, some community.

That's exactly what the Advanced Applied Leadership Program (AALP) addresses.

AALP is a nine-month cohort-based program designed for managers ready to make the jump from tactical excellence to strategic impact. It runs February through October, and you'll engage with 15-25 peers who are on the same journey.

**What's Inside:**

- Seven core sessions on High-Impact Communications, Performance Coaching, Productive Conflict, Critical Thinking, and more
- A 2-day leadership retreat to step back and think bigger
- Four elective workshops you choose
- A Leadership Circle Profile 360 assessment with professional debrief
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Capstone presentations where you present your leadership project

It's not a lecture series. It's a laboratory. You show up, you do the work, your peers hold you accountable, and you leave different.

**Next cohort: February 2027**

Interested? Reach out: [email protected] or 601.974.1267. Let's talk about what's possible.

Emotional Intelligence for LeadersTuesday, April 28, 2026Great leadership is not just strategy. It also requires emotion...
04/14/2026

Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Great leadership is not just strategy. It also requires emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to lead well under pressure. Join us to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build the skills that drive trust, accountability, and team performance.

Register: https://lnkd.in/gkK9FVxi

Generative AI for LeadersWednesday, April 22, 2026AI is changing how work gets done. Leaders who understand it can move ...
04/08/2026

Generative AI for Leaders

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

AI is changing how work gets done. Leaders who understand it can move faster, smarter, and more strategically. Join us to explore practical use cases, productivity workflows, and responsible ways to apply generative AI in your organization.

Register: https://lnkd.in/gkK9FVxi

04/06/2026

You're invited! Come network with fellow students, alumni, and professionals at Meet in Murrah — a networking event at the Else School of Management.

📅 Wednesday, April 22nd
🕟 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Murrah Hall, Main Floor

Bring your business cards and your best conversation starters. We'd love to see you there!

Questions? Call (601)-974-1254 or email [email protected].

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