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This is another fantastic book by Patrick Lencioni. If you have not guessed it yet, I truly enjoy his books …

What is Scrum?   From Wikipedia: Scrum is a framework for managing work with an emphasis on software development. It …

I had a recent situation where I asked a simple clarifying question and one of my employees came back with …

Leadership expert Dan Rock­ well says the “secret sauce” ingredient that makes great leaders great is humility. Here are Rockwell’s …

Do you want to be a transformational leader? Have you been charged with lead­ing your company through a major change? …

  “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” Benjamin Franklin   This is one of the main reasons I …

This will be the third post regarding shared visions.   This post I wanted to reflect on an inspired shared …

My wife “forced” me to watch this video.  She felt inspired and was moved by it, so I figured I …

I wanted to continue my thoughts on creating and sharing a business or company vision.   A vision, as noted …

A very useful tool to be used as a manager or leader is a SWOT Analysis. Many workshops and certifications …

Years ago as I thought of what would be a good tool being a manager, I came up with the …

“Leadership – leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses” Mitt Romney

Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick: How Thomas Jefferson Built a Legacy of Leadership   Sometimes, the seeds of great management are planted in the most unlikely of places, and few stories capture

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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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