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Influence, Not Authority: The Death of Positional Power

Influence, Not Authority: The Death of Positional PowerBy: Dr. Kimberly Harden Published on: 06/01/2026

Titles still exist. Their leverage does not. In today’s flat, matrixed organizations, leadership success depends less on authority and more on influence.

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Influence, Not Authority: The Death of Positional Power

Clarity First. Goals Second.

Clarity First. Goals Second.By: Dr. Kimberly Harden Published on: 10/12/2025

In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday, Dr. Kimberly Harden explains why your 2026 goals start with one essential step: knowing where you stand today.

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Clarity First. Goals Second.

Trauma Isn’t a Free Pass

Trauma Isn’t a Free PassBy: Dr. Kimberly Harden Published on: 11/11/2025

In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday, Dr. Kimberly Harden examines how trauma-informed leadership has been misinterpreted in today’s workplace.

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Trauma Isn’t a Free Pass

Rebranded, Not Resolved

Rebranded, Not ResolvedBy: Dr. Kimberly Harden Published on: 29/10/2025

In this week’s Wisdom Wednesday, Dr. Kimberly Harden challenges the culture of performative self-awareness—where buzzwords replace accountability and reflection becomes theater.

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Rebranded, Not Resolved

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