Worried you’re “that guy”? The one that people talk about behind your back? The women and men who people talk about behind their backs are oblivious. Don’t be and you won’t be. Most of us are self-conscious about the wrong stuff. Learn to look elsewhere. We worry about whether people think we were...
What if being ground down wasn’t a demolition but a refinement? Every difficult effort holds within it opportunities that only you can turn into a better you. 2013 is here and it’s back to the grind. I don’t know about you, but my new year is taking off with a bang! All of a sudden it’s back to...
What if quieting the noise was as simple as deciding what to listen to? It’s a new year and the band is already playing! I recently noticed a music instructor picking out certain instruments in his band to give individuals feedback while the group played on. His ear was so tuned he could tell a...
The clock is ticking! The countdown to 2013 is underway and the world is getting ready to start over. There will be enough left over to keep us busy, but what new thing can you add to your hopes and dreams for 2013? What new definition of “excellent performance” can you pursue in the months ahead?...
No matter what you celebrate, the end of the year should be a time of celebration and love. It doesn’t always work that way, of course. Sometimes tragedy tries to suck the joy from even the happiest times. This is the time when I find it easiest to lose focus on why we’re celebrating in the first...
December is here with its unique opportunities for joy, no sleep and deep relaxation. To get to the good stuff, we usually have to power through the end-of-year projects, plans, deliverables and impossible deadlines. It’s tempting to take a deep breath and try to see how far under water you can...
Do you see only madness ahead? Your future is what you make it, one decision at a time. It’s the last day of the second-to-last month of 2012 and we’re teetering on the edge of the holiday season. Are you headed over the brink to fall pell mell or planning a controlled decent? Your calendar...
All ready for Thanksgiving on Thursday? In the U.S. we love to look forward to this day of family and food. And we love to dread a few traditions that usually come along with family and food, too. Here’s a little secret to managing the dread and the nutty buildup at the office as we get ready for...
Happy Labor Day! WHO GIVES WORK A BAD NAME? You have a little joy-meter living inside you that is almost never set at "neutral." Things can be tough on the job, and your joy meter can still be switched to high. Why? Learning. Growth. Challenge. Accomplishment. Excitement. Comraderie. Stretch. Win....
What if you KNEW your unique, authentic leadership style was EXACTLY what your team needed from you? How would you lead then? If you think the real you - the one under the corporatemask - isn't any good at leading, have you ever really given her a fair shot? No one is perfect the first time they...
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October 2024 Leadership Development Carnival
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