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Activating “The Want” in a Team Member

A few years back, I recognized a team member who had just conducted an outstandingly successful training course. The attendees not only...

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Leadership is a Lot Like Brushing Your Teeth

A wise man once said, "If your only dental care is going to the dentist twice a year, your teeth will still fall out." Meaning it takes...

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The Willingness to be Unpopular

Leaders, I have an essential question for you. It has to do with a concept that determines your success in and out of the workplace,...

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The Root of 99% of All Workplace Issues

Have you ever heard of a "hostage student"? A hostage student is usually an employee whose supervisor has mandated to attend a training...

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What Got You There, Won’t Keep You There – Part II

Welcome to the second part of my two-part series on the importance of responsibility and accountability for all leaders. As we discussed...

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What Got You There, Won’t Keep You There – Part I

Many supervisors are in leadership positions because they were high performers in their previous roles. However, to be brutally honest,...

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Leadership Lessons from a Bad Boss

The best boss I ever had gave me excellent advice on how to be a successful leader. She said, "Jot down everything your worst boss ever...