Productive Leaders
Lead Yourself First: How Personal Leadership & Feedback Unlock True Happiness By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert We often think of leadership as something we do for others—guiding teams, influencing outcomes, or managing performance. But the most...
Why Great Leaders Say “I Don’t Know” By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist and Leadership Expert In leadership, there is a powerful distinction between not knowing and pretending to know. One builds respect and propels growth. The other builds walls and erodes credibility....
The Power of Macro Habits: How Big Picture Behaviors Build Long-Term Success By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Author of Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow Micro habits are the tiny gears that keep your day moving forward. But macro habits are the...
Beyond the Basics: Better Ways to Communicate with Clients (Even When You Think You're Already Doing It Well) By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Author of Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow We have all heard it: “Communication is key.” And if you are...
What Personal Relationships Taught Me About Better Leadership and Being Happier By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Strategist, and Perpetual Learner As some of you know, I got married again (to the man I fell in love with when I was 19 years old) just a year...
The Power of Micro Habits: How Small Changes Drive Big Success in the Workplace Success and happiness at work comes from small, consistent habits. This is where micro habits can make a difference. Micro habits can create lasting improvements in focus, efficiency, and...
What Do Economists Do in a Slow Economy? My Expert Strategies & Tips By Dr. Mary Kelly, Economist, Leadership Expert, and (Reluctant) Shoe Shopper Economic slowdowns don’t just affect business charts and GDP reports, they ripple through our wallets, our...
Leadership in a Slowing Economy: Key Steps to Protect Your Business By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist and Leadership Strategist A slowing economy is not a red light; it is a yellow one. It does not mean stop; it means proceed with intention. For leaders across...
A June 2025 Economic Update from Mary: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Understanding the U.S. Economy in 2025 By Dr. Mary Kelly, PhD Economist and Leadership Strategist I seldom post about the economy because it changes so quickly. When I speak on the economy, the...