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From Expert to Leader: Why Your Mindset is the Secret to Success
Struggling to transition from individual contributor to people leader? Many new managers fall into the "Expert Trap," staying buried in technical tasks while their teams stall. To succeed, you must trade "doing" for "strategic empowerment." This guide explores research-based mindset shifts—including psychological safety and emotional intelligence—to help you stop being the bottleneck and start being a catalyst. Master the leadership mindset and lead your team to success. Read

Alex Wanstrath
Jan 146 min read


Your 2026 Budget and Talent Strategy: Proactive Planning vs. The Cost of Reacting
Don't let your 2026 talent budget be a reactive expense. Proactive strategic planning for L&D initiatives like internships, mentorship, and leadership development leads to a stronger, more resilient workforce. A clear plan delivers measurable ROI, retains talent, and fuels business growth. Partner with Catalyst SLG to turn your plan into performance.

Alex Wanstrath
Aug 24, 20255 min read


Building Your Self-Awareness: The Unseen Advantage for First-Time People Leaders
Unlock leadership potential! This blog post explores how self-awareness empowers high-potential employees transitioning to people leader roles. It highlights the pitfalls of unprepared leaders (low engagement, high turnover) versus the benefits of emotionally intelligent, self-aware leaders (improved communication, psychological safety, team performance). Learn why targeted training in self-awareness is crucial for building grounded, impactful leaders.

Alex Wanstrath
Jul 24, 20256 min read


Avoid the Promotion Pitfall: Why Promoting Your Best Isn't Always Best (Without Preparation)
Don't let the "Promotion Pitfall" derail your talent. Unprepared new managers cause disengagement & turnover. See the stats & learn how investing in leadership development for high-potential individual contributors, through Catalyst SLG's COMPASS program, builds thriving, effective leaders for guaranteed success.

Alex Wanstrath
Jul 5, 20256 min read
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