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Catch Them Doing Good

“I don’t think I got a note today!” my preschooler confidently told me when I picked him up from school. Whether or not he had received a daily note...
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3 Causes of Apathy and How to Get the Urgency Back

Few things are more frustrating than working with an apathetic teammate who constantly needs to be prompted and reminded to do their part, step up, or follow through. Most...
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Quiet Concerns

I used to love hearing the noise, screams, and laughter when I had three young children in the house. When things got too quiet, I worried about what they...
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From Across My Desk

The other day I walked into my office, and for some reason I wasn’t motivated to sit at my desk and get right to work. Instead I sat across...
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Pretender

Getting Beneath the Surface

Have you ever been asked, “How are you doing?” only to have the asker already out of earshot by the time you turn to answer? If we’re honest, we’ve...
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Culture Webinar – You’re Invited!

I hope you can join me for Impacting Leaders’ first Leadership Learning Series webinar of 2016! We’ll be talking about company culture. The webinar is “Stewarding Your Company Culture in Uncertain Times,” and it’s...
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To the Leader Focused on the Five Percent

Oh, those uplifting leaders who never pass up an opportunity to recognize and celebrate every milestone and achievement! For them, encouraging teammates seems to come as naturally as breathing....
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3 Things Your Teammates Need That They Won’t Ask For

1. They need to know you believe in them. When was the last time an employee asked you to believe in him? Probably never. We don’t ask for our...
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4 Ways to Increase Your Team’s Fulfillment

The team leader has a huge impact on what motivates their teammates. What brings your teammates to work each day? The Check The check is all about working for...
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Give Your New Employee a Great Start

You’re probably familiar with the old saying, “You’re only as strong as your weakest link.” We typically think of this quote in a negative way in regards to how...
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