TOM ASACKER LET’S CONNECT The paradox of planning. I was searching through file boxes the other day. Hoping to find and shred irrelevant documents. And I hit the jackpot! They were filled with various plans. Business, new product, financial, strategic….

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It’s easy to make others responsible for problems in your organization. Someone else fell short. It couldn’t be you! When leaders blame, everyone blames. Blame is the reason problems persist. If you’re a leader, look around and own what you see. Finger pointing…

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You’re a better person because someone helped you become better. It’s your turn to help others become better. I don’t blame you if working to make PEOPLE better feels awkward. We’re not talking about widgets. It sounds arrogant to say, “I’m…

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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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