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Behaviors Matter

Last week’s post shared the importance of clear values standards in business success. Values set the stage for workplace safety and inspiration. However, setting values expectations alone...



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Values Matter

I’m always on the lookout for high performing, values-aligned companies. I’m inspired by leaders that choose to run their businesses with clear values expectations – and love...



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Want Engaged Performance? Show Respect.

I’ve not encountered a leader that wasn’t interested in improving their team (or department or company)’s performance. And it’s rare that I encounter a leader that...



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The Intention Resolution

“Happy New Year.” It is a well-used – and well-worn – greeting as December ends and January begins. The language of this greeting is telling – it indicates hope and...



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Word of the Year? Culture.

This past week, Merriam-Webster selected their word of the year for 2014. The word is “culture.” Of more than 100 million queries on their website each month and a similar number on the...



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The Announcements Fallacy

How well are new policies and procedures embraced in your organization? If you’re like most companies, it all depends on how well – and how quickly – those new expectations are...



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Is Your Top Talent At Risk?

The global economy continues to improve. As it improves, it is natural for talented team members to ponder a job change. US employers added over 321,000 jobs in November. The total increase in US...



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Listen With Your Eyes

I was watching a sports newscast recently. An NFL team’s first year coach had benched their long-time quarterback and a young kid was handed the starting role. When professional sports teams...



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A Choice of Gratitude

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the US. This holiday is founded upon each of us taking time from our hectic lives and expressing thanks for the things we have, the people we love, and the...



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Is Your Culture “Sticky”?

Let’s pretend for a moment. Let’s put you in the role of leading a large division within your company. And, you’ve done really well. You’ve worked hard and crafted a high...



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