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4 Things to Do When You Don’t Promote Someone

Rejected internal candidates are nearly twice as likely to leave. Other problems include low morale, strained relationships, job dissatisfaction, and envy. *HBR You can’t promote every qualified employee. 4 things to do when… Continue reading

Notice the Things You Notice

The things you notice reflect who you are.

Competitive people notice rivals.

What you see impacts who you become.

Attention determines direction.

How to get a grip on noticing…

5 Essentials for Healthy Conflict

Conflict is inevitable. Healthy conflict is rare.

Healthy conflict brings people together. All conflict needs a positive purpose.

Ask yourself, “What are we fighting for?”

7 Marks of Mentors Who Change Lives

The mentors who changed my life chose me. I didn’t choose them.

Eventually you learn the first principle for gaining wisdom. You don’t have it.

Here are 7 marks of great mentors. Seek one. Be one.

When wisdom knocks, open the door.

Powerful Questions Produce Results

Don’t ask powerful questions if you want a team of mindless zombies.

Questions create attention. Attention translates to direction.

What do you want your team thinking about?

5 powerful questions you can ask today.

13 Things You Can Do with Words

Thoughtless words are muddy roads.

You can smooth the way with things you say. Or your words make life hard for others and painful for you.