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4 Leadership Practices that Enrich You and Inspire Others

Humility is a way of seeing others. The first practice of humility is seeing others as trustworthy. Extend trust: If there’s no risk, it’s not trust. Bob Chapman believes, “Trust is given, not… Continue reading →

Dear Dan: Our New Boss is A.D.D.

Hi Dan! My team got new leadership about a year ago. While our new manager is very nice and easy to get along with, most people on the team are concerned at his… Continue reading →

Dear Dan: Everyone Wants to Leave!

Dear Dan, I just inherited a team where they were publicly scrutinized and now everyone wants to leave. How do I get people to stay when the previous leadership “threw them under the… Continue reading →

Engagement Still Matters

New Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Mark Miller to become eligible to win one of twenty complimentary copies of, “Win the Heart: How to Create… Continue reading →

A 3 Step Conversation Starter for Dynamic Teams

75% of cross-functional teams are dysfunctional. (Tabrizi) (Any team that has members from different departments is cross-functional. If marketing and production are present, for example, your team is cross-functional.)   7 challenges of… Continue reading →

4 Ways to Get the Most From a Dangerous Emotion

Anger is fascinating, not because it’s good, because it’s useful. “Managing anger effectively motivates individuals to adopt effective assertive skills and leads to an increase in life expectancy.”* You can’t deal with something… Continue reading →