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Think Critically to Identify Truth from Fiction
How can you tell if someone is lying? Do you have an internal truth-o-meter that sends you alarm bells when something seems off? I am often fascinated by how many…
Read MoreLearn to Excel in Relationship Mastery
I just returned from a vacation, the first real one where I got to go away and relax since February 2020. This trip was exceptional for personal reasons and ranked at…
Read MoreDiagnostics are Useless Unless They Spur Action
The other day, in response to a diagnostic score, I was asked, “is this normal?” There are often benchmarks associated with diagnostics, but I had not given much thought to…
Read MoreQuiet Your Inner Judge
At what point does your work experience peak, and you start to question where to go next? In our 20s and 30s, the race is on to learn as much…
Read MoreAttitude Impacts Job Performance
I believe a person’s attitude plays a significant role in how well they perform their job. While you can attempt to mask your feelings, ultimately, those feelings come through in…
Read MoreOpen Your Mind to Other Perspectives
Our stories are based on our reality. It’s impractical to approach leadership strategies and management decisions from one point of view. However, what our brains see may often not be…
Read MoreWhat Sparks Your Curiosity?
As a kid, I learned much about curiosity from my twin brother, Rick. We were too young to verbalize much; it was just through his actions that I was motivated…
Read MoreDon’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
As you make final adjustments to your 2023 plan, consider adding time to identify your self-sabotaging behavior. We all do it; it’s in our nature. Commit to learning about it…
Read MoreHead into 2023 with a Positive Outlook
We are closing in on the beginning of a new year. Business is percolating, people are meeting face-to-face again, and the way we do business is more complex. And people…
Read MoreFace Challenges with a Positive Mindset
Being a senior-level executive usually means you have badges for bravery and courage to show for your valiant efforts. For sure, you have had several all-hands-on-deck events that required an…
Read MoreIt Is Okay to Make Mistakes Along the Way
The good news about a long career is that you learn a lot. The flipside of that is that you make a ton of mistakes. I’ve had my share of…
Read MoreWhy We Should All Have a Coach
What was once old is new again. A recent Inc. article issued a high alert and sounded the alarm for business leaders waiting for a crisis to help them develop…
Read MoreWhat are you REALLY Saying?
The words we use each day can cut off communication quickly, leaving us dumbfounded as to what happened! The best way to lose someone in a conversation is to use…
Read MoreThe Great Stay?
There are 2 sides to the leadership coin. Both sides involve people. The difference is which side of the coin you are on. The individual deemed “the leader” has one…
Read MoreStop Self Sabotaging
Creating change is a personal choice. For example, it is already September and soon 3rd quarter plans will be in the record books. In the last 2 weeks, did you…
Read MoreWill Your Plan Succeed?
Inc. recently published an article about Google for Startups and its attention on founders. They list 7 essential founder traits which, after reading the research, I believe apply to leaders…
Read MoreThe Coaching Industry is Booming!
Most of us are familiar with the term “coach,” from playing sports with a head coach at the helm or a favorite teacher that influenced and guided us forward. Both…
Read MoreAchieve Greater Results by Focusing on Mental Fitness
The featured story July 18, 2022, from Inc. had this headline: “Adam Grant Talks Mental Health with Prince Harry: ‘Your Body Cannot Function Without Your Mind.’” We know this is…
Read MoreDeveloping Leadership Skills
Navigating the complex world of being a leader is the subject of a recent Fast Company article “8 skills every leader should master in 2022” by Brandon Pena. The last…
Read MoreHow much time do you spend thinking?
Forward motion in business depends on our ability to think with clear-headed, laser focus. Thinking is the process of asking and answering questions in your head. Dr. Daryl Cross suggests…
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