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March 24, 2022

I loved talking with Amy Elrod about “Lead for...



I loved talking with Amy Elrod about “Lead for Results” on the LeaderTalks@Acxiom podcast.

If you like the podcast, you will love my book!

Spotify Podcast.

Apple Podcast.

My book (“Strategic Pause”) on Amazon.

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Published on March 24, 2022 05:41

February 11, 2022

If you are talking, you are not learning

If you are talking, you are not listening, and definitely not learning. Do you have a mental “red flag” for when you start to talk too much?

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Published on February 11, 2022 06:57

February 8, 2022

Being late is a choice

You shouldn’t rely on others to stay on time. You are the only one who can truly own your schedule. Being late is a choice.

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Published on February 08, 2022 05:04

January 28, 2022

Sell to yourself first

You have to be able to sell to yourself before selling to others. You have to believe it before you sell it. In fact, it should be a requirement.

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Published on January 28, 2022 05:52

January 18, 2022

Would you want you as your boss?

Objectively, would you want yourself as your boss? If the answer is not “YES!”, why? Why wouldn’t you want to model the behavior of your desired boss?

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Published on January 18, 2022 04:23

January 14, 2022

Is it work to communicate with you?

Do you make people work to communicate with you? Do you write 3 paragraphs when you could get the point or ask across in 3 bullets?

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Published on January 14, 2022 04:33

January 11, 2022

Simple Composure is often Leadership

Leadership is obvious in moments of truth. Oftentimes it is as simple as staying consistent to your core values when the pressure is on, which is a definition of composure.

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Published on January 11, 2022 03:55

January 4, 2022

Just Agreeable or Getting Agreement?

When selling (trying to move people), if you think the prospect is agreeing to everything, they may just be agreeable. Drill deeper to get very specific agreement.

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Published on January 04, 2022 04:52

December 7, 2021

“Strategic Pause” was launched 1 year ago. My...



“Strategic Pause” was launched 1 year ago. My passion project 20 years in the making. I am humbled by the stream of feedback that my book is accelerating leadership and personal growth. The principles and methods apply to work and life in general.

Are you or someone you know ready to take a Strategic Pause?

Get it at Amazon and many other places.

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Published on December 07, 2021 05:51

November 16, 2021

A reminder that your personal leadership coach in book form is...



A reminder that your personal leadership coach in book form is available on Amazon, B&N, and many other places! Get your copy!

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Published on November 16, 2021 04:56