Good Ol’ Boys Can Not Lead. Ever.
May 23, 2012
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I can’t stand the term good ol’ boy. I don’t mean the rarely used positive reference to being a southern gentleman; I’m talking about the
Tyrants and Translators
May 15, 2012
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Leadership is hard. In her recent post over at Fistful of Talent Suzanne Rumsey detailed how challenging it can be to fill the shoes of a
I Love Animals…Now Where Can I Find A Scapegoat?
February 22, 2012
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Quick question: how many leaders have you seen that are quick to take responsibility for issues in their areas of responsibility when the pressure is
New Employees Make Great Appetizers
February 9, 2012
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How do you bring new employees on board? I don’t mean the mandatory orientation program…or the token tour of the department/facility/campus. I mean how do you
I Met Jim Wallis
February 2, 2012
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I received an extra special gift at Christmas this year. It was an old picture of my father introducing me to Jim Wallis. The picture means a lot to
Settle the Score
January 27, 2012
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Have you ever found yourself working with someone who you didn’t get along with? I don’t mean someone who is a bit annoying; I mean
“Not It!”
January 19, 2012
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As a child my friends and I played “tag.” It was a simple game where one person was “it” and the others ran around trying not to get tagged. If
Thoughts Are Mine…No Kidding
January 10, 2012
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“Thoughts are mine.” Ever seen that tag line? I’ve used it. I’ve kidded myself that it actually meant something, as if it was some sort
There’s a Laboratory in Your Workplace
January 4, 2012
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Amazing things happen in laboratories. Specimens are analyzed to discover the truth behind illnesses, theories are tested and become life-saving medicines, innovative thinking pushes the limits
Khaos Legions or New Leadership
January 3, 2012
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The baby boomers are now in a full retirement blitz, right? Think about it…thousands of experienced professionals transitioning out of paid employment into a new phase