Lousy meetings are the rule – vibrant meetings the exception. In an ideal world, meeting-agendas arrive the day before the meeting. But you don’t live in an ideal world. Spontaneous agendas result in meetings that suck the life out of…

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4 QUESTIONS THE BEST MANAGERS ANSWER TO ENERGIZE EMPLOYEES March 27, 2019 “The best managers reinforce how and why each person’s contribution is fundamental to the team’s success.” Gallup Four questions: First: What is your contribution? People are energized when their contribution…

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A leader explained, “One reason I’ve been successful this year is I’ve been wrong a lot.” One of the best ways to expand your leadership is by be wrong publicly. When was the last time you were wrong? Try saying:…

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HOW TO HOLD PEOPLE ACCOUNTABLE WITH COMPASSION April 2, 2019 Pushovers prolong helplessness, failure, and mediocrity. But accountability with compassion fuels boldness, growth, and productivity. You demonstrate respect for people when you hold them accountable. Accountability says behaviors matter. Who wants…

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HOW TO THRIVE WHEN YOU FEEL THE STING OF UNFAIRNESS April 5, 2019 Unfairness abounds in organizational life. Your company merged with a competitor and your position was eliminated. You didn’t get the promotion. It’s not fair. You never thrive when…

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UNSTOPPABLE TEAMS April 10, 2019 “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” (Unknown origin) Choose goals that can only be achieved with teams. When I asked three time Navy Seal platoon…

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