The Power of Authentic Curiosity: A Hidden Advantage in Learning, Leadership, and the AI-First World

When people ask, “How do I stand out as a project manager in an AI-driven world?” the answer isn’t only technical skills. It’s authentic curiosity—the ability to explore learning deeply, connect genuinely with people, and push ideas into new territory. In today’s AI-first workplace, automation handles what’s known. Curiosity equips you to explore what’s unknown. […]

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Teach Your Brain to Love Hard Things: A Master of Project Academy Guide

Momentum on any project—whether you’re leading, contributing, or championing from the C-suite—depends on people willingly tackling thorny problems day after day. The good news from modern neuroscience is that our brains are plastic: with deliberate practice we can learn to find challenge itself intrinsically rewarding. Below is a research-grounded, easy-to-remember playbook to help every project […]

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Decisive Leadership: A Guide for the Considerate Project Manager

Project management isn’t just about following processes; it’s about making decisions—often tough ones. Yet, many project managers hesitate, endlessly weighing options, trapped in analysis paralysis. If you’ve ever stalled at a crossroads, fearing the impact of your choices, this guide is for you. Decisiveness isn’t arrogance; it’s responsibility in action. Decisive vs. Hesitant: A Tale […]

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Igniting 10X Thinking in Program and Portfolio Management: A Framework for Transformative Project Teams

When Google’s co-founder Larry Page talks about “10X ideas,” he invokes a certain kind of audacious thinking—one where teams are encouraged to transform business as usual into a quantum leap forward. As Page puts it, “It means doing something that wouldn’t happen unless you’re actually doing it. I think the more you can do things […]

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