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May 15, 2015
H2: How To Resolve Action Blocks
When your team seems to have a plan to move forward but keeps delaying or stalling and not hitting their deadlines, here are some ways of...
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May 8, 2015
EI Tip: Influencing vs. Forcing
“I strongly disagree. Plus, it is my area of expertise. I get to make the call.” Yes, I may have actually said something pretty close to...
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May 1, 2015
Meet Jo, a Senior Executive in a Technology Company
Jo is intense and opinionated. She is considered brilliant but not the easiest leader to work with. She’s been known to fire or simply...
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May 1, 2015
Meet Patrick, CEO of a Service Company
Patrick is everyone’s favorite boss. Since he started his company three years ago, he had yet to have anyone leave his employment, and...
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May 1, 2015
Oh Sh*t! A Total Waste of Time
“Forget it. This is a waste of time!” Charlie said. He turned and looked directly across the table at his teammate Joe, “No way am I...
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Apr 25, 2015
Oh Sh*t! Not in Kansas Anymore
Okay, you asked for it. I am angry and think this is a waste of time! People have had lots to say about how I have not done my job, but...
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Apr 18, 2015
Oh Sh*t! Not My Best Day
“We are all set for tomorrow. We’ll have the entire organization there and have talking points for the organizational clarity pieces we...
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Apr 10, 2015
Don't let Your Ego Stop You
Tiger Woods has used a coach throughout his career. Is his coach a better golfer than he is? No. Is Tiger a poor performer? No. Tiger...
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Apr 4, 2015
It's Not What You Do, But What You Do Next That Counts
Have you ever been surprised by people’s reaction to you sharing your point of view or telling the kind truth? For leaders this is a...
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Apr 1, 2015
H2 (how to) Hold Someone Accountable
Most of us are pretty comfortable holding people accountable for deliverables. For example, “Sally, you said you would get me that...
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Mar 28, 2015
Deal with Resistance
Many changes, even good ones, demand a psychological shift and for some that means a loss. It can be a loss of: • what is familiar • turf...
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Mar 26, 2015
Is Coaching For You?
For those who have never considered using a coach or think coaching is just for poor performers – take a look at the questions below and...
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Mar 19, 2015
Enter the Danger
Have you ever been in a meeting where one person dominates the conversation on a regular basis, but no one says anything? Everyone knows...
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Mar 7, 2015
Why Coaching?
Both CrisMarie and I come from an athletic past: CrisMarie as an Olympic rower, and me as a short, not-so-fast basketball lover, who...
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Mar 1, 2015
Getting Naked
Getting Naked is title of Patrick Lencioni’s latest book, which is a business fable about shedding the three fears that threaten client...
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Aug 1, 2014
The Me in Team
Bringing Your Best ‘Me’ to the ‘We’ I often hear the statement, “There is no I in team.” I get the concept. Teams are not about...
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Jul 1, 2014
The Whole You!
In order to be successful in life, so many of us think we have to compartmentalize who we are, presenting different sides of ourselves to...
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Jun 1, 2014
Great Results
Higher Profitability! New Product Launched! Increased Sales! Championship Won! Great Customer Experience! Positive Brand Recognition!...
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Jul 1, 2008
3 Myths That Keep You Frustrated and Silent in Your Relationships
The top three myths that keep you frustrated and silent in your relationships are: I can’t be honest. I’ll hurt their feelings. A good...
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