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When a well-respected national retailer asked us to facilitate a two-day talent review with their senior team, we stepped in eager to help them prepare for their future. Like many successful companies, this one clearly understands the crucial role its …
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Aside from trust, what is the most important ingredient for a team that wants to go from good to great? Simply put: The right stretch goal. Of course it is more than this. You need to have a strong leader …
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Do you ever think about the great leaders that have passed through your life, and how they made you better? Through my work around Best Bosses, the thought is often near the top of my mind, but I recently had an …
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A few months ago, I found myself standing in line for hours at a BBQ food truck in Austin, waiting for brisket. With a load of time on my hands, in a city full of places to eat exceptional BBQ, …
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Ten years ago, it would have seemed absurd to find a hardworking, value-contributing professional suddenly over his head and unable to keep up with the business. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon event in any number of industries today. The speed …
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Ah, the Golden Rule, most of us know it well. In fact, for many it is one of the first rules we learn: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Although well intentioned, this rule falls flat when …
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This week, United Express flight 3411 from Chicago to Louisville made headlines for the mistreatment of a customer onboard. In order to accommodate airline employees who were needed on a flight from Louisville the next day, customers were “re-accommodated” and …
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Recently, I was leading a remote team of eight volunteers to plan a large conference. The team members were from all different generations, different experience-levels, and different parts of the U.S. During one hectic workweek, I had a scheduling conflict …
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