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It’s so Hard to Find Good People These Days
Leaders, how many times have you thought or said, "It's so hard to find good people these days?" If you answered more than zero, you...


If You Are Not Moving Forward You Are Moving Backward
In early November 2021, while driving to deliver a presentation on change management to a client in Minneapolis, one of my biggest...


Thank You for Being a Horrible Boss
The worst boss I ever had was a guy named Dick Jones. Today, I'm thankful for Dick Jones; he provided a perfect model of what not to do.


Would You Golf With Obama or Trump?
Would you golf with Obama or Trump? Or both? Or neither? I bet right now you're thinking passionately about who you would golf with, and...


15 Ways to Make Your Meeting More Productive
The #1 timewaster for many businesses is meetings. Not too many people walk around with signs saying they want more meetings. Meetings...


How Did You Fail This Week?
Remember as a youngster, sitting at the dinner table, being asked, “What did you learn today?” That question was often asked by a parent...


Leaders, You Want Your Team Members To Complain!
Sadly, Colin Powell, a former Joint Chiefs of Staff, secretary of state, and national security adviser, passed away earlier in October....


Holding People Accountable Requires Assertive Phrases
Recently, I completed an emergency coaching session with a leader from Montana. They needed help in how to hold a team member...
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