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Bank Robbers Who Make Deposits

Rural drivers are dangerous. We own both sides of the road. Chances of meeting a driver coming the other direction are low. I’m more likely to meet a deer than a car when… Continue reading →

Black Hats and Raised Eyebrows – Smart Strategies for Resolving Conflict

Work would be awesome if we could just be rid of those irritating people. Workload is the number one cause of stress at work. People issues are number two. (AIS) Resolve conflict or… Continue reading →

Stop Punching Yourself in the Face: 13 Self-Defeating Behaviors to Avoid

It’s not good to knock-out yourself. Self-defeat is inevitable until you acknowledge you’re punching yourself in the face. 13 Self-Defeating Behaviors: #1. People pleasing that motivates to stress-out over opinions and approval. #2.… Continue reading →

Two Commitments Necessary to Resolve any Conflict

A win-lose interaction ignites competition. Inevitability: Reject the drama of “I can’t believe this is happening.” Conflict and offense are inevitable where people work together. Accept it. Anticipate it. Conflict is a leadership… Continue reading →

Two Interview Questions that Help you Hire the Right People

Leaders tell me, “I can’t find good people.” What if the talent war is the wrong war? Maybe you’re looking in the wrong place and asking the wrong questions. Success is more about… Continue reading →

How to Energize a Team that’s Lost Heart

Everything’s hard when you lose heart. Fearful people play-it-safe. “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” Vince Lombardi If your team lost enthusiasm, what are you going to change about yourself? What did you… Continue reading →