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The 7 Stages of Pivotal Growth

Steady as she goes makes sense for the short-sighted. But, exponential impact always requires transformation. Powerful service flows from personal growth. Lack of personal growth limits potential and impact. Pivotal growth: #1. Arrives unexpectedly.… Continue reading →

Solution Saturday: 7 Ways to Deal with Us/Them

Dear Dan, How do you help the people out in the field feel and believe they are part of the “Team?” Currently the tech people feel not as important as those who work in… Continue reading →

13 Cost-Free Ways to Ignite Energy

Disrespect feels like a pat on the head, followed by a closing door. Disrespect encourages your inner accuser to whisper, “You don’t matter.” Disrespect increases sick days, slow downs, and paybacks. Nearly 80% of… Continue reading →

The Complete List of Extraordinary Leadership Qualities – Plus One

Extraordinary leadership is about who you are. There’s hope for all of us. One quality rises to the top when I think of extraordinary leaders. Before I give you that quality, here’s my complete list… Continue reading →

The One Question Challenge

Curiosity is the universal answer to aspiration, frustration, disappointment, and opportunity. Talk as much as you want as long as curiosity motivates your words. 13 powers of curiosity: One question challenge: Ask at least… Continue reading →

10 Ways to Win with Your Control Freak

Show me a leader who isn’t a control freak and I’ll show you a wimp. You were born a control freak. The tantrums you threw as a toddler were responses to losing control. You… Continue reading →