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Myths about How Our Brains Work
Have you ever wondered what scientists are discovering about the brain? Well I was curious and decided to read John Medina’s book Brain Rules. Medina, a molecular biologist, shares what scientists...
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Ten Ways to Build Great Partnerships
As the internet provides vast amounts of new information every day, it becomes more and more challenging to keep up with the skills, knowledge, and expertise we need to do our jobs. Working with...
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The Three C’s for Gaining Speed in Execution
I have heard it said that the speed of the leader determines the speed of the team. In other words, the sense of urgency the leader demonstrates drives the performance speed of the team. I also...
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How to Shift a Company’s Culture
The first question I ask clients is why would you want to shift the culture? What are the business reasons that make shifting the culture a productive thing to do? Shifting a company’s culture is...
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Stop the Drama Now
To say the least, drama at work is bothersome and it drains productivity. So, how do we stop it? First, it helps to understand a psychological model called The Drama Triangle. This model was...
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Developing People to Execute Strategy
First, let’s assume that the strategy developed is aligned with the market, and is aligned with the organization’s culture. Second, let’s assume that leaders have effectively communicated the...
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How to Accelerate Leadership Performance through Coaching
Who really needs a coach? Even the most successful leaders are challenged with unpredictable shifts in market demand along with issues generated by constant change. These situations can create the...
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Leading Change by Firing Up Engagement
Has your organization learned how to manage through the environment of constant change, but is challenged by employees who have become fatigued in the process? The 2013 Gallup Report on the State of...
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How Does Our Ratio of Asking to Telling Build Rapport?
So why is it that with some people we meet, there is an immediate connection and with others there isn’t? Much of this has to do with personality and mutual interest, and some of it is about our...
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Is the Emperor with His New Clothes Leading in Your Organization?
Sometimes the childhood story of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” is a useful metaphor for business situations. The story is about an egotistical Emperor that was manipulated into wearing clothes made of...
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Tips for Doing Business in Global Markets
Doing business in global environments can open up lucrative opportunities and at the same time can increase risk exposure. Most business initiatives focused on growth involve the need to adapt and...
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