Management

Quit or Come Back? Why Both Are Brave Choices in Leadership

Mastering the Moments with Shawn Ellis

This post originally appeared in my Mastering the Moments newsletter. Want reflections like this delivered to your inbox every week? [Join here.] Two weeks ago today, I stood in front of more than 800 managers and asked them to make one Brave Choice: “What’s one thing you need to end?” Not in a metaphorical way. […]

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The Case for Radical Adaptability: Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Choose Their Endings

Resilience keynote speaker Shawn Ellis

This article was written for forward-thinking leaders navigating change fatigue, post-pandemic transformation, and leadership challenges in 2025. I hope it speaks to what you’re facing today. Prefer to read this on Medium? Check it out here. Leaders everywhere are saying the same thing: We’ve been through the wringer, but we’re ready to thrive again. Yet,

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Rash Endings Lead to Regret—Why Bold Leadership Requires Better Decisions

Resilience keynote speaker Shawn Ellis at client event

Endings Open Doors—But How You Close Them Matters Lately, I’ve been speaking a lot about choosing intentional endings. Whether in business, leadership, or life, the ability to end well is a critical skill in a world of constant change. I’ve also talked about Radical Adaptability—not just reacting to change, but proactively shaping it. On the

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Looking for Employee Appreciation Ideas? Learn to Lead Like… Elmo

Elmo asks How is everybody doing?

Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing? — Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024 Last week, the beloved little red monster, Elmo, sparked a viral moment on social media with a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” The response was overwhelming, highlighting a deep need for connection and appreciation. For those of us in

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“Take a number” – my favorite strategy for beating overwhelm

In my last post, I mentioned that I’m moving to Ohio soon. As I’m sure you know from your own moving experience, that means there’s a lot to do! And, of course, it’s not as if life stops to give you extra time to do it. As a matter of fact, sometimes what life gives

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