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Managing Critical Conversations
I am a huge fan of the TV series Yellowstone. If you ever noticed, they prod cattle quite often during an episode. They have people...
Are There Do-Overs in Leadership?
During a recent TV interview, a reporter asked a current network sports announcer about his biggest regret or "do-over" in his career....
Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast!
During your workday, do you feel stressed? Burned out? Not enough hours in the day? Do you find yourself missing deadlines or working...
Sometimes Being Right is not as Important as Maintaining the Relationship
My wife, Lori, and I have been married for 33 years. Back in 1990, upon telling an HR professional at Northwest Airlines about my...
Repetition is the Mother of all Learning
As a leadership trainer, the final day of a series of classes can be bittersweet. The class has bonded and benefitted from learning and...
Embracing the Boring: The Underrated Value of Consistent Leadership
Many years ago, during a manager's meeting, the CEO asked for ideas to improve the company culture. I remember many ideas being thrown...
A Personal Reflection on Working with Leadership Expert, John Graci
John Graci has authored over 66 blogs/newsletters in the last six years. This month, he has something else in store for you. I am...
Weaponized Incompetence
Ever pretend to be bad at a household task so you don't have to do it? Personally, I dislike folding colored clothes. On occasion, I will...
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