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Solution Saturday: Dangling Carrots

Mary, (Fictitious name), was offered the opportunity to earn a seat at the corporate table. A current team member plans to step down in two or three years. She assumed new responsibilities, while still… Continue reading →

10 Words of Advice for Advice Givers

The number one complaint of advice givers is people don’t listen. If you enjoy giving advice, chill out. You might be qualified to give advice if you’re reluctant to give it. I’ve never met… Continue reading →

Find Better Answers – Ask Better Questions

We ask questions to learn. When a coach asks questions, it’s to help others: Learn about themselves. Expand their potential. Find their path forward. Deliver results. Enhance their fulfillment. (Most important.) Curiosity has… Continue reading →

12 Ways to Quickly Energize Your Environment

Darkness prevails when you neglect positive energy. Millions of dollars are spent on energizing employees, but energy remains low. Focused energy is engagement. Energy goes up when you tend it and cools when… Continue reading →

The Real Truth about Fear

Fear is part of achieving and maintaining success. Organizations fail when they don’t fear failure. They believe they’re above the rules or can rest on past accomplishments. Think about GM, Kodak, Enron, and Blockbuster.… Continue reading →

The Thing I Hate About Planning

Everyone needs to feel responsible, not relieved, when planning meetings are over. A collective sigh of relief at the end of planning sessions predicts disaster. 15 factors for creating great plans: Try things for awhile. Figure… Continue reading →