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What Exactly Are We Looking For?

I really enjoy reading and relating to the stories and advice provided by Patrick Lencioni (and The Table Group). That …

What NOT to do as a Leader

Here are some insightful views on what leaders must avoid at all costs. As you become a leader or hone …

Seriously? You Have Not Read It Yet?

The Phoenix Project Are you looking for a book that breaks apart from the mainstream content and one that provides …

The Checklist Manifesto

You Will Not Want To Put It Down!   The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande – a leadership-style book that …

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Critical Success Factors (CSFs)

It is often said that if something is important it needs to be measured.   If you want success, measure …

Creating a Highly Effective Scrum Team

 – Everything You Need to Know   What makes up a Scrum team? Who does what? And how can you …

Difference Between a Leader and a Boss

“People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.” – Theodore Roosevelt …

Ten Ways To Spot A Truly Exceptional Employee

I enjoyed this article as it was concise and offered some good insights to help ensure you spot and hire …

ITIL V4 Foundation Changes

Are you ready for the new changes?   New changes are here for ITIL 4 and being a Certified ITIL …

12 Ways to Ruin a New Hire

This article resonated with me as I recently had an employee tell me that their start as a new hire …

The Cost of Delay

As a leader, do you normally look at the return on investment (ROI)?  Do you use it as a tool …

Why Managers Should Care about Employee Loyalty

Loyal employees are a major asset for a strong company.  Many businesses think that employees are automatically loyal just because …

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From Rookie to Rockstar

From Rookie to Rockstar: Lessons in Leadership, Humor, and Trust”   As promised in my last post, here’s the next chapter in the leadership chronicles – a story brimming with

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Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed!

Bright Eyed and Bushy-Tailed – Ken and Barbara: The Dynamic Duo of Chicken, Kindness, and Leadership   Let’s talk leadership. Grab your coffee or your Monster energy drink (or both

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You Can Do It!

You can do it! Here’s a little story about the American spirit – and my incredible daughter – because I believe if you’ve got the grit, the love, and a

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Adapt or Plow Under

Adapt or Plow Under: The John Deere Lesson in Business Agility   If the business world were a farm, then John Deere might just be the plucky farmer who took

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An American Management Story

An American Management Story   One of the most inspiring (and humorous) examples of incredible management in American history is the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  Picture this: Two guys, Meriwether

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Building Inclusive Leadership

Building Inclusive Leadership for a Thriving Future   Addressing gender disparities in leadership is about creating opportunities for everyone to succeed by fostering inclusivity, fairness, and support at all levels.

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