Carl’s Rules
Lessons from leading organizations through complexity, failure, and growth.
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Balance
I used to have a manager who loved the metaphor of “spinning plates” when he was providing coaching feedback to me. It…
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Walking the Line: Authenticity vs. Professionalism in Leadership
You wear different clothes to different places. Jeans at the weekend goat auction. Business casual on Monday. A suit for the board…
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The Leadership Reset
Today marks the end of September and the close of Q3. More importantly, it marks the start of Q4—a fresh start. These…
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It’s Friday. Time to actually disconnect.
Elite athletes don’t train 24/7—they know recovery is where the magic happens. The same principle applies to high-performing leaders. This 3-day weekend…
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Retrieval-Augmented Generation: The Leadership Advantage in AI
Most executives now see generative AI’s potential — faster analysis, sharper briefing documents, better customer and stakeholder communications. But the difference between…
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Authentic Leadership and the Hidden Cost of Vocal Fry
Authentic leadership is critical for winning teams. People are far more likely to follow leaders they perceive as genuine, transparent, and trustworthy….
Carl Vogelpohl is Senior Advisor to the Arkansas Attorney General and a former Chief of Staff in the U.S. House of Representatives. He writes about leadership, organizational execution, and decision-making under pressure.