Adversity and Strengths

“Look at adversity as an opportunity to discover your strengths because there are opportunities galore out there. Thomas Edison said it well – If you

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Faster Than A Bullet

For most of 2013 I used a certain phrase almost daily: “just keeping it real.” I like that phrase a lot. Looking back I realize

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500 Miles An Hour

“Direction is more important than speed. We are so busy looking at our speedometers that we forget the milestones.” – Author Unknown This is the

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The Fixer

“It’s always up to me. These employees are full of complaints but I’m the one who has to stop what I’m doing and get things

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Hey Leader…Grab A Towel!

I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking, speaking, and writing about effective leadership. It’s been such a big part of my professional and personal

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This Is Your Time!

In our work lives we rarely have the opportunity to hear an inspirational message to kick off a big meeting, or day, or week. Work

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Friction Points

Watching new leaders struggle is an odd experience. Many new leaders consider themselves to be quite experienced; yet in reality they are not. Having a

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Polite Disregard

I have some favorite words. Many of my HR colleagues have the same favorites. One that is near the top of my list is accountable.

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