Steve Degnan’s Blog: Career Advice, News & Personal Growth

Steve's latest and greatest news, in-depth articles, engaging podcast features, and intimate personal blog posts.

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Why Leadership Development Programs Keep Failing Large Organizations. And What Actually Changes That

Most large organizations have spent serious money on leadership development. The programs look good on...

Jul

Always keep learning. Become savvy. Don’t be nosy. And remember to look up. Career success isn’t found in the gopher hole!

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What Large Organizations Get Wrong About Leadership Development. And Why It Costs More Than They Think

Most executive teams don’t have a leadership pipeline problem. They have a leadership clarity problem....

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Be prepared. Don’t isolate. Practice gratitude. And measure yourself. Career growth will likely follow!

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How to Measure the Real ROI of Leadership Development. And What Drives the Difference

Most leadership development investments get measured the wrong way. Companies track attendance, survey scores, and...

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

A curated collection of books that shaped my thinking, strengthened my leadership, and continue to inspire growth.

Essentialism

Reframe Your Brain

Extreme Ownership

Winning

Grit

The Vital Spark; 101 Outstanding Lives

Love Em or Lose em

Victory Through Organization

So You Want to be a Marketing Leader

The New Leadership Literacies

Confessions of an Advertising Man

Joy Writing