Posted on September 8, 2010 by Doug Ramsey
Do we live in a professional world of magical thinking? Consider this: Our leaders reduce complex issues into sound bites and slogans. We cheer and applaud as if something significant has occurred. We anxiously execute change programs, performance improvements, training and development, coaching and other interventions with the highest of hopes and beliefs that we [...]
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Posted on August 30, 2010 by Wayne Kehl
Everyone needs to have passion! Passion guides us, drives us, and brings us to our fullest potential. So Many Choices As we wander through the short period of time that is our life, we make hundreds of thousands, or perhaps even million of choices. We make so many choices in a lifetime that at the [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2010 by Mark Fryer
What is Reality? Who determines it? How can one get in tune with what others perceive as reality? These are questions that should be looked at when one takes on the role of a leader. These questions are also important when a leader takes on a new role with a new team. If a leader [...]
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Posted on August 25, 2010 by Paul Andrew
If you were to look at many leaders today, you’d think that they were superheroes. Unblemished. Never afraid. Superpowers. Boundless energy. And performing with a perfect record… But this is not reality. And it is not anywhere near being helpful. In fact, it’s misleading. I believe that today’s leader must wrestle with who they truly [...]
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Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ken Jones
As far as customers are concerned you are the company. This is not a burden, but the core of your job. You hold in your hands the power to keep customers coming back – perhaps even to make or break the company. ~Unknown Nothing Up My Sleeve… As funds to purchase services have become more [...]
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