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How to Choose a Peer Group That Will Tell You the Truth
Introduction A few years ago, an owner of a home services company brought an issue to his group. He had never laid anyone off in twenty years and was proud…
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Leaders are paid to make the important decisions. They need to ensure that the organization’s decision making process is fact-based and inclusive otherwise it just becomes a battle of opinions. and , when it comes to opinions, the person with the most power typically wins.
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George Bernard Shaw’s Leadership Lessons for CEOs
One of the reasons Shaw's writing remains relevant is his understanding of human nature. People are complicated. We aren't always rational, consistent, or particularly good at recognizing our own contradictions.…
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Leadership Thought #203 – The Grass Isn’t Always Greener…
There are few worse emotions in life than remorse and regret. Chasing rainbows is a fool’s errand, but…
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Leadership Thought #198 – Are You Doing Business With The Right Clients?
Targeting the right prospects requires thought and effort. Every business needs to know when to say no. It's…
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Leadership Thought #196 – Courage Always Beats The Alternative
Most people spend too much time succumbing to their fears. They consistently talk themselves out of things because…
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Daily Leadership Thought #195 – Take Responsibility For Your Own Success
Unless you win the lottery or are born into it, wealth doesn't just land in your lap. Passively…
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Daily Leadership Thought #187 – Decisions Have Consequences
All decisions and actions have consequences. The more people affected by your decisions, the more carefully they must…
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Daily Leadership Thought #186 – Conflict Can Be Good, Even Essential
In organizations as in democracies the inability to foster constructive conflict is a troubling development. To grow and…
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Daily Leadership Thought #185 – Have Faith In Yourself
Sadly, many people regularly talk themselves out of success and happiness. They produce multiple reasons why chasing their…
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Daily Leadership Thought #182 – Focus First on the “What” and “Why”
We need to be able to distinguish between what is truly important and what is not. If we…
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Daily Leadership Thought #181 – What Are Your Priorities?
Time is finite. Once it’s gone, it is gone. So, how you spend your time and energy is…
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Daily Leadership Thought #176 – Don’t Run Out Of Financial Runway
Business cycles are cyclical. Recessions are a fact of economic cycles. Knowing this, business leaders need to be…
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Daily Leadership Thought #175 – You Can Cut Expenses Too Much
When you are in a survival mode, the goal is to keep the doors open and resize your…
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Daily Leadership Thought #173 – Twelve Mistakes Of Well-Intentioned But Flawed Turnaround Leaders
Any turnaround plan needs to be carefully thought out. Those in positions of authority and influence need to…
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Daily Leadership Thought #171 – Focus on Results Not Activities
Business and nonprofit leaders need to think differently about what constitutes success. Besides the quality of their people,…
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Daily Leadership Thought #170 – Fifteen Common Business Mistakes
There is a significant benefit to working with a diverse range of clients over many years. You start…
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Daily Leadership Thought #167 – 5 Questions To Ask Before Embarking On Any Major Project
Leaders are typically "Type A" individuals who need to stay busy and accomplish tasks. This normally serves them…
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Daily Leadership Thought #156 – Build A Life Around What’s Important To You
We are all the architects of our own lives, at times struggling with the design challenges; however, the…
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Success or Survival? You Pick…
Every leader I know wants to be successful. In fact, they can usually articulate the generalities and specifics…
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Daily Leadership Thought #135 – Comfort May Become An Obstacle To Your Success
One of the biggest dangers to success is comfort. I see it all the time. On the way…
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Daily Leadership Thought #124 – Disagreement Can Be Good, But Don’t Make It Personal
High-performing organizations don't shy away from disagreement. In fact, they encourage constructive conflict between team members. The best…
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Daily Leadership Thought #123 – It All Comes Down To Judgment
Whether we like it or not, all decisions have consequences, and the best way to mitigate adverse outcomes…
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Daily Leadership Thought #122 – Know When To Say No
Almost everyone I know these days feels that there is too much to do and not enough time…
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Daily Leadership Thought #119 – Avoid Daily Distractions
There are numerous daily distractions that make it challenging to stay focused. Since we cannot extend our days, we…
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Daily Leadership Thought #111 – Diversify Your Product/Service/Market Risk
We've all heard the saying that "You shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket." The same can…
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Daily Leadership Thought #109 – Think BIGGER
It's extremely easy to narrow our definition of what's possible if we are not careful. In every situation,…
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Daily Leadership Thought #101 – 8 Steps To Avoid Impulsive Decision Making
In my line of work, I encounter numerous individuals who take great satisfaction in their instinctive decision-making. Rather…
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Daily Leadership Thought #98 – What Would Make You Fail?
I recommend that before taking on anything important in business (or life), you step back and consult the…
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Daily Leadership Thought #88 – There Are Few Things More Dangerous Than a Closed Mind
History books and business journals are full of examples of leaders who ignored reality at enormous peril and…
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Daily Leadership Thought #82 – You Are Paid to Think
Many leaders I know struggle initially with the idea that the most value they bring to their company…
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Daily Leadership Thought #80 – When It Comes to Goals, Less Is More
The most successful people I know don't create long lists of goals they want to accomplish. As the…
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Daily Leadership Thought #77 – Leadership Implies Responsibility
The objective of a leader, especially a public figure, should be to bring people together and foster a…
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