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My Favorite Fiction Books of 2021 Feb 11, 2022

Reading is one of my passions and each year, I try to take in an average of book a week; some fiction, some non-fiction, and some audio (usually biogr...

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Leadership is.... Feb 03, 2022

There are many definitions of leadership.  According to the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), "Leadership is a social process that enables individ...

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Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2021 Jan 13, 2022

I consumed about 45 books last year – some I read, some I listened to -- down from the previous year and my intention this year is to get back to one ...

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Best Decisions I Made in 2021 Jan 05, 2022

How important is decision-making in your organization?  How much emphasis is placed on the willingness and ability of your leaders to make timely and ...

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Reflections on 2021 Dec 29, 2021

I don't know about you, but as I think about the year we just lived through, I noticed something disturbing.  The trends of discouragement, frustratio...

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It's a Great Time to Reflect... Dec 22, 2021

One of my favorite practices during the last two weeks of the year and into the first few weeks of the new year is to reflect and plan.

I like starti...

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101 Things to Be Grateful For Nov 23, 2021

In the spirit of the season, I made a list of things to be grateful for.  What's on your list?

  1. Waking up each day with another chance to make a dif
  2. ...
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Workplace Conflict is Inevitable...But it Doesn't Have to Be Painful Nov 16, 2021

When I say the word conflict, what is it that comes to mind?  When I ask this question in a workshop, the answers range from grunts and eye rolling to...

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Everyone Communicates, but... Nov 09, 2021

…we don't always connect with others when we do.  What I've learned from working with dozens of teams over the years, is that good communication among...

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Blind Spots: You Can't Change What You Can't See Nov 03, 2021

Think about this.  At the top of his game, Tiger Woods had nine different coaches, to help him see his swing.  To help him see what he could not see. ...

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The Great Resignation - Why Effective Leadership is More Important Than Ever Oct 29, 2021

A recent survey by Microsoft indicates that more than 40% of the global workforce are actively looking for alternative employment.  Other research has...

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Where is Your Happy Place? Oct 20, 2021

Where do you go when you need to recharge your batteries, clear your mind or gain perspective?  What is your happy place?

For me, it is most often th...

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