Monday Quote of the Week: Leaders Remember: You’re Leading Teams of Regular People

I wanted to share this concept with you today because it is a powerful reminder that as leaders, we're working with average human beings just like ourselves. Sure, there might…

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Monday Quote of the Week: Do you have your people in the right seats on the bus?

I get a kick out of the cultural, food and other observations from the character of Raymond Reddington on NBC's The Blacklist.   This phrase, in particular, hits home. We've…

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Is Your Annual Plan Alive and Well … Or Dying on Your Credenza?

Completing your Annual plan does not mean you're finished. I t means you're just beginning and if you don't keep it alive, it will be DOA. [pullquote]In preparing for battle…

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Have you got my back … or will you fold your tent when the going gets tough?

Resourcefulness has nothing to do with access to resources. W e have more resources than ever before. That’s not what makes us resourceful. Early this morning, I headed to a…

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Start Drinking. Coffee First. Then, a Nice Chilled Mug of Amnesia

Have a seat and start sipping on that delicious mug of amnesia. Y ou can down more than one of these if you need it. We just concluded a three-day…

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