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  • Jul 14, 2022

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    How Accountability Helps Teams Achieve Better Results

    As soon as the clock switched from 8:29 to 8:30 pm at our house last night, my husband made a celebratory announcement to all the kids in the living room, “It’s bedtime!” As a parent to four small kids, he was happy it was their bedtime because it meant that he was soon going to […]

  • Jul 15, 2021

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    I’m Positive: How to Avoid Assumptions

    For Three Stooges fans out there, you’ll probably remember the following bit. If you’re not a fan, hang on — their routine illustrates a common trap business leaders and professionals encounter. These tips will help you avoid the “I’m positive” pitfall. “I’m Positive” Routine Their shtick went something like this.  Larry gives Moe some sort […]

  • Jul 31, 2020

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    Smart Move: Don’t Give Employees What They Want

    Earning trust and respect is hard — losing it is easy. One smart move leaders should make: Don’t give employees what they want. Here’s what I mean…

  • Jul 24, 2020

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    Employee Intentions Leaders Need to Know

    Justin Beiber’s Intentions song reminded me of leadership this week. (Does that mean #Covid19 is getting to me?! Maybe. I’m kidding!) Seriously though, for those of us still showing up to work, we all have different intentions. My question to you as a leader is – do you know each of your employee’s intentions when […]

  • Jul 22, 2020

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    Strategic Plans Beat Hope

    There’s a note written on a map hanging above my desk. The familiar quote reads: “Hope is NOT a strategy.” The note hangs there, prominently displayed. And serves as my constant reminder that as a leader, I can’t afford to simply “wait” and “hope” good things happen. It is the responsibility of any proactive leader […]

  • Jul 17, 2020

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    Increase Productivity by Doing This

    Increase productivity and create a more positive employee engagement experience by setting boundaries. Boundaries are not bad — they’re best!

  • Jul 9, 2020

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    Significant Emotional Event & The Impact on Your Employees

    After the significant emotional event of COVID-19, employees coming back to work may feel and act differently. What should leaders be doing? Consider this.

  • Jul 2, 2020

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    Don’t Call People Out. Instead, Do This!

    Many are quick to call people out. As a leader, every word you say matters. If you want your people to perform better, instead of calling people out, call them up…then watch them rise.

  • Jul 1, 2020

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    Independence Day Reflections

    Independence Day Reflections It could be argued there has never been an Independence Day in American history like Independence Day 2020. America is feeling the constraints of a deadly virus unlike anything known to our generation. Economic turmoil is affecting businesses and workers throughout our land.  Political consensus and decorum have largely been abandoned in favor […]

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