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Eliminate 7 Reasons for Unnecessary Conflict

Conflict is part of life; some are unnecessary. 7 reasons for unnecessary conflict: #1. A need to be right means we can’t admit we’re wrong. So, there’s conflict. Admit when you’re wrong. #2.… Continue reading

Fix What’s Broke About Feedback

Improvement always begins with feedback. People never improve until they know how they’re doing. Self-defeating behaviors persist in low-feedback environments.

The feedback sandwich is filled with baloney.

A spoonful of sugar before corrective conversations dilutes compliments.

Marcus Buckingham said, “People don’t want feedback, they want attention.”

15 Practical Ways to Ignite Commitment

Incompetent leaders invite apathy. Skillful leaders ignite commitment.

You create the future when you inspire commitment.

Those who aren’t committed find fault; those who are committed find a way.

This post provides 15 practical ways to ignite commitment. What’s your favorite?

The Person You Ignore – But Must Connect With

“There is no desert like living without friends.” – Baltasar

Begin to be a friend to yourself.

You aren’t fit to be a friend until you are a friend to yourself. “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with yourself.

What can you do today?

Do These 5 Things to Gain Wisdom

Wisdom is abrasive to hardheads.

I sought wisdom from a business leader and didn’t like what I heard. I asked the same question the next day to another leader, and he told me the same thing!

Ignorance dies slowly.

Do 5 these things to gain wisdom…

Relationships with Discomforting People

Relationships take you places.

Include discomforting people in your relationship circle.

A kick in the pants is often more useful than a pat on the back (especially if you are already excelling).

Ask a stranger what they are great at. Follow up with, “How did you get great at that?”