
Lolly Daskal Blog
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Lolly Daskal is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations in cultivating the right values, vision and culture.Based on a mix of modern philosophy, science,
and nearly thirty years coaching top executives, Lolly's perspective on leadership continues
to break new ground and produce exceptional results.
Lolly Daskal Blog
20h ago
The greatest threat to your organization’s success isn’t your competition—it’s your leadership style driving top talent out the door. In my work coaching senior executives, I’ve documented a concerning pattern: leaders often remain blind to the behaviors that prompt their most valuable employees to quietly plan their exits. As I challenge C-suite executives through talent […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1w ago
The harsh reality facing today’s executives isn’t whether AI will transform leadership—it’s whether you’ll be relevant when it does. In my work with C-suite leaders across major corporations, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend: while 82% acknowledge AI’s impact, most resist the fundamental changes required to thrive in this new era. Through my executive coaching partnerships […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
2w ago
Traditional leadership approaches are destroying innovation potential at an alarming rate, with 76% of employees reporting their best ideas die in bureaucratic approval processes. In my two decades coaching Fortune 500 executives, I’ve witnessed how outdated leadership practices consistently undermine creative potential and organizational growth. Working closely with senior leaders across multiple industries has shown […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
3w ago
Most leaders believe they understand company culture, but the reality reveals a startling truth: what executives think drives culture often undermines it. Recent studies show that while 89% of organizations claim culture as a priority, only a fraction successfully create the environment they envision. Through my work coaching hundreds of executives, I’ve discovered that transformative […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1M ago
Artificial Intelligence is methodically eliminating leadership positions—and your role could be next. While 68% of executives dismiss AI’s impact, artificial intelligence already executes core management functions with unprecedented efficiency. Organizations implementing AI management tools eliminate mid-level leadership positions at accelerating rates, with projections indicating 37% of current management roles become obsolete by 2026. Through intensive […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1M ago
The gap in your leadership style is costing your organization millions in lost talent and unrealized potential. Recent Deloitte analysis reveals 82% of senior executives overestimate their leadership capabilities, while only 34% of their direct reports rate them as highly effective. A recent report by McKinsey’s Leadership Index demonstrates organizations with self-aware leaders generate 41% higher […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1M ago
Most new leaders will fail. It’s not a possibility—it’s a certainty backed by decades of data. Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. Consequently, current Gallup data shows that 82% of companies select the wrong person for management positions, while McKinsey […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1M ago
Great leaders understand that feedback is more than a routine obligation—it’s a strategic tool that can transform organizational performance. Yet many executives struggle to deliver input that truly moves the needle. The reality is sobering: ineffective feedback costs organizations an estimated $1.2 million annually for every 100 employees in lost productivity and declining performance. Research […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1M ago
Leaders facing constant pressure to maintain universal approval are experiencing unprecedented levels of performance decline and compromised organizational health. Recent studies reveal an alarming doubling of people-pleasing behaviors among senior leaders, fundamentally compromising their ability to drive strategic outcomes. The business implications are stark: people-pleasing executives cost organizations an estimated $150 million annually in lost […]
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Lolly Daskal Blog
1M ago
The number one reason why your best employees may be quitting reveals a startling truth about leadership oversight: high-performing talent leaves when organizations fail to recognize and activate their full potential. Research reveals that 76% of exceptional performers who depart cite “professional invisibility” as their primary motivation. This disconnect costs organizations both immediate productivity and […]
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