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To be coachable, you should not defend, rationalize, or dismiss the coaching contributions of others.
Coaching is foundational to great culture building, but it requires fertile soil.
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When we hear that a company will start focusing on culture, most of us roll our eyes and think, “Here we go again.” This will be another round of meaningless cheerleading events without...
Most organizations are full of email waste and confusion causing employees everywhere to proclaim that they get too many emails and that there must be a better way. But what if the answer was...
When you see “accountability” listed among a company’s core values, how do you react?
Excitement? Doubtful.
Accountability doesn’t tug at the heartstrings very...
There is a little-discussed Leadership Hack that is guaranteed to make you look smarter and feel smarter. The implementation roadmap is available in an open-source format, and the tactic is just as...
Leadership Challenge: A simple word change that builds two-way respect and loyalty.
When introducing a person that works for you,
Especially outside of the office
in Social settings,
Don’t refer...
How can no plan and no control make you a better leader?
The soft skills of leadership are hard to develop when you are focused on budgets, 5-year plans, and quarterly execution strategies.
Those...
We like to work from work.
It used to be all the rage - - Working from work.
Even though it’s not as popular these days, the benefits of working from work haven’t changed.
Shoulder...
Four Ways to Find More Time…
(By Jeff Schiefelbein)
I have the time for my six young kids, a fantastic marriage, a new business, a consistent speaking schedule, several nonprofit...
I need you to complete this ASAP. See below.
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Do you ever get emails like this from your boss?
This email...
After giving over 50 talks each year for the last 24 years, I’ve been asked how to get rid of the fear and nervousness before a speech.
It’s simple.
The nerves are never going...
What do you have to do today?
You have to take the kids to soccer,
or mow the lawn,
or shovel snow,
or clean out the garage,
or put in extra work before your family wakes up,
or visit a loved one in the...
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Using one button can immediately improve your workplace culture. It isn’t new, but most people never use it.
Unfortunately it is typical for leaders and managers...
I don’t normally gossip but listen to this.
The first five words of that sentence serve as a flashing red warning sign:
“I don’t normally ______ but….”
Anything that...
What is the secret to networking?
This question comes up a lot, especially when someone is entering a new stage of their life or looking for a job change.
There are countless books, websites, and...
“I’d punch 20-year-old me if I had the chance.”
Those were my exact words as I reflected on my life at 40 years old while listening to a group of young men talk about their wild...