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Clear the Path

How easy is it for your team members to deliver consistent performance? How easy is it for them to act as great corporate citizens? It’s possible that your work environment has hurdles and...



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Contented Workers

How happy are your company’s employees? The Gallup organization recently revealed the results of their research on the US communities with the most contented workers. The Gallup-Healthways Well...



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No Absolutes

Many of us think in terms of absolutes – despite the reality around us that demonstrates how this life is filled with nuances and subtleties. I grew up in Southern California near the beaches...



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Your Right Path

Whom do you trust and respect? What about those people’s plans, decisions, and actions cause you to look up to them? I’ve always been fascinated by the human condition and how us...



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Suspect Component

Doctors have found my “suspect component.” I’ve had two back surgeries in the distant past. Over the past couple of years I have experienced some discomfort in my lower back. I...



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Building Followership

Do your company leaders create workplace inspiration or workplace drudgery, or something in between? Do team members experience trust and respect in day to day interactions with leaders or do they...



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Old Dog’s Tricks

One of the biggest hurdles a culture change champion faces is the “seen it all” group. Every organization has them. These long-time leaders and employees have been around for a decade (or...



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Built To Win

I spoke recently to 300 leaders at a client’s annual conference. Their event’s theme was “Built to Win.” They had banners hanging on the walls demonstrating their past...



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Character Matters

Two recent news items caught my eye. Both shed light on the critical importance of character in organizations. The first story came from a designer named Jordan who was thrilled to get a job at one...



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More Good Decisions

How effective are your day-to-day plans, decisions, and actions? One of my #GreatBosses told me a story that sheds light on good decision-making. A leader and follower were discussing an important...



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