Win the Rat Race: Taking 6 Steps Back

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Brad Waldron

Remembering that “everyone running the rat race is still a rat,” I have lately been watching some beautiful 1950’s black and white films to hearken back to a slower time. I’m particularly drawn to their lavish sets, dramatic dialogue and most desirably, the simplicity of life.  It was a time of a slower pace and more peaceful rhythm to [...]

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Leadership Transitions: How Not to Fail

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Beth Armknecht Miller

In the October 2009 edition of Chief Learning Officer, Michael D. Watkins’ article “The Eight Toughest Transitions for Leaders” outlined the top transitions that most business leaders have to navigate during their career.   The transitions are: Promotion Leading former peers Diplomacy (authority versus influence) New organization International move Organizational turnaround Corporate strategy realignment Business [...]

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Leaders: What Does A Great Life Look Like?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by LaRae Quy

If we want to create a great life, we must first create the greatness in ourselves. Greatness is usually coined in terms of success, but what if winning isn’t everything? What if simply making the effort to win is the path to greatness?

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Leaders: 6 Ways to Find Your Business Happy Place

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Dean DeSantis

Where is your business “happy place?” Do you even know if you have one? And if you do, how do you find it and go there? Imagine this: You are having a bad day, and it seems like it going to last until you somehow make it home and put your head on your pillow. [...]

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Your New Job: What Would Sherlock Holmes Do?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Harrison Monarth

Influence Your Office On Day One: Five Essential Tips for Navigating a New Job “WWSHD” When you start a new job, take a moment to think and ask yourself this:  ”WWSHD?” (What Would Sherlock Holmes Do?) What garnered Sherlock Holmes, arguably the most famous fictional detective of all time enormous respect in the eyes of his colleagues [...]

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Leadership Look Back: The Top 10 Leadership eBooks of 2011

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Nicolas Gremion

It’s that time of year: The time to take a “Leadership Look Back” at the past year to see what eBook publications provided the greatest impact for people interested in leadership development, organizational health, and personal & professional growth. Top 10 Leadership eBooks for 2011 Some of these eBooks from this Top 10 List will [...]

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Leaders: How to Build the Perfect Organizational Machine

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Scott Crandall

Strong leaders know one thing above all else: At the end of the day, organizational success is all about, and only about, one thing: Performance. Without performance, your future is set… Meaning: You are done! Ask yourself this: When trying to secure the right people in your organization to help produce growth, are you tired of the employee selection [...]

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