Finding My Way

I’m not exactly sure when it happened, but I’ve found myself in somewhat of an awkward place.  Professionally, I have a terrific job with a

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It’s Time to Suffer

“I’m not good enough.”“I’m not going to get that new job.”“I really messed up that relationship.”“It’s my own fault…I just can’t handle all this pressure.”“I’ll

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Absolutely Positive!

I write a lot about leaders striving to be better (including me!) Often those messages are embedded in real life examples of leadership failures (including

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Flowers ‘AND’ Weeds

I put a lot of energy into (trying) to be a positive person. I’m talking…fired-up, today is awesome, I love everybody and everything…kind of positive.

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Get Off My Lawn

I have become an angry old man.You see, getting (a bit) older is an interesting thing. While I try really hard to be a positive

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Pulling a Fast One

NEWSFLASH! – “I’m trying my best!” In My Head Despite what I think sometimes… Despite what others want me to be… Despite the pressure I’m

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Be Positive Everyday? What?

Leaders…um, I mean people… are negative, and cynical, and snarky…and apparently that seems to be an appropriate excuse for behavior that never seems to change.Our

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Arm Yourself

…with a positive approach to your work…with a smile on your face…with the courage to stand up for the person who is struggling…with the common

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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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