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Why An Open-Door Policy Doesn’t Always Work (and How It Can Hurt You)
Last year, I was invited to be an on-air guest for a local radio show in Los Angeles, CA. The program host wanted to take 5 minutes and...


Baby Boomers, the Millennials on Your Team Were Not Raised in Your House
A question I like to pose to leaders when teaching empowerment during webinars or in-person training is, “Would you ever impose your...


Small Things that Make a Big Difference in Leadership
Focus groups can be a valuable resource for insights into leadership. Late last year, I asked a virtual focus group the following...


A Good Leader is Hard to Find
While planning a webinar series for a client recently, I asked a group of leaders what they would like me to cover over the course of...


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...


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...


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,...


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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