Extinct
December 14, 2015
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“The death of [leadership] is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment.”– respect to Robert M.
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Still Echoes
August 10, 2015
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I’m willing to bet you spend so much time dealing with the pressure of your job and feeding the ravenous executive corporate culture machine, that
Succession Failing in Three Easy Steps
June 11, 2014
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Change is good. If it’s a change for the better. Are you with me? The world of work is changing so rapidly that I’ll be
Compliments Are Brutal
March 31, 2014
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I’m going out on a limb today. I’m trusting you all…and I’m going to share what may sound like a ridiculous issue in my professional
It’s All About Me
August 20, 2013
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Giving feedback to others is something I do on a regular basis. Whether it is a member of my team, another leader in the organization,
The Power Position
July 31, 2013
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It’s funny how we try to minimize the role of power in the workplace. Sometimes we use terms like “associates” or “team members” instead of
My Britches Don’t Fit
July 22, 2013
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When was the last time you received meaningful, constructive feedback? Are you in a leadership role so you’ve grown accustomed to giving instead of receiving?
Defensive Listening
April 1, 2013
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We all know what it means to get defensive. Typically there is a negative connotation, even though its really more about our survival instincts than something
AND, not BUT
March 21, 2013
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I have a busy professional life. I’m expected to deal with some of the most intense confrontations in the workplace, make decisions on the fly,
Shut Up, I’m Not Being Defensive
January 22, 2013
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The role of the HR leader is an odd one. We’re expected to be there for employees, and also understand the industries we’re in so
