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Do You Care Too Much?

“I wish I didn’t care so much.”  I had to catch my breath before I could respond to this comment. My first reaction was to pick my heart up off...
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Earning Commitment Beyond the Paycheck

Commitment is a trade off. In the business world, the employee will only give the amount of commitment that they first get from their leader. A traditional trade off example is...
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10 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Team

One of my favorite things to do is coach young leaders. They’re excited to make a difference and hungry to help their team. They’re also eager to learn how...
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Giving Freedom Through Structure

Employees at every level are screaming for the same thing and it makes no difference if they are working in a large or small organization.  They want freedom to...
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The Importance of Leading with Your Head and Your Heart

Too much of anything is never good for us. Too much food, too much TV, too much sun, too much wine, too much work, and yes, even too much...
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How to Strengthen Your Weak Link

I saw this picture the other day and thought it was such a great illustration of the old saying, “You’re only as strong as your weakest link.” We typically...
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Showing the Exit Interview the Exit Door

Some of my favorite subjects on leadership are the ones that challenge common sense. I don’t like to argue, but I do enjoy the great conversations that come from...
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