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10X Yourself as a CEO with AI
10X Yourself as a CEO with AI There is a lot of talk about leveraging artificial intelligence to transform companies. I think many CEOs are starting in the wrong place,…
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As a leader your are never done learning – knowledge is everything. You are only ever as good as what you know and the target of understanding is always moving. You need to sat “green and growing.” Never approach your role from a place of knowing. Instead let curiosity be your default approach to problem solving and decision making.
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Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You
Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You A Different Setting, A Different Perspective I’ve come to believe that most people don’t stop growing because they get older. They stop growing…
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Leadership Thought #340 – Are You Getting Better?
In business (and life), you are either growing and getting better or going in the opposite direction. Just…
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Leadership Thought #317 – You Have To Learn To Hit Curve Balls Or Find Someone Who Can
If you want to grow your company to the next level, your thinking and actions must be dynamic…
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Leadership Thought #315 – Have You Stopped Thinking?
Most of us prefer to occupy the realm of opinions rather than facts - whether we'd like to…
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Leadership Thought #304 – Be Wary of Making Assumptions
We all know the danger of rushing to quick judgments or making false assumptions about things, but we…
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Leadership Thought #300 – Never Get To the Point Where You Think You Know It All
I often meet business owners and leaders who think they have it all figured out. Whenever this happens,…
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Leadership Thought #297 – Avoid the Popular Opinion Bandwagon
Everyone is too quick to jump on the popular opinion bandwagon these days. Instead of taking the time…
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Leadership Thought #291 – Don’t Fall in Love with Your Own Opinions
There is nothing wrong with having strong opinions, but always remember this doesn't mean you are right. There…
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Leadership Thought #258 – Are You Prepared For The Unexpected?
I'm fond of the Yiddish saying, "Man plans, God laughs..." As much as we can hope to create…
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Leadership Thought #251 – All Leaders Should Aspire to Be Well Read and Informed
Leadership requires diligent work and study. Very few people can just show up and make it happen. You…
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Leadership Thought #238 – It’s Okay To Say, “I Don’t Know”
I frequently observe individuals getting into trouble because they refuse to acknowledge their lack of knowledge on specific…
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Leadership Thought #229 – The Pursuit Of Knowledge Offers Big Advantages In Life
Knowledge doesn't just mean being book smart, although this is often an important variable and shouldn't be downplayed.…
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Leadership Thought #221 – Ask Better Questions
Regardless of your role in the organization, I encourage you to make a concerted effort to ask more effective questions.…
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Leadership Thought #219 – Things Aren’t Always “Black and White”
The problem is that life is complex not simple. There are many reasons why things do or do…
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Leadership Thought #216 – 12 Keys To A Successful Life
Few of us achieve sustained and lasting success. Instead, we bounce up and down (sometimes sideways) in search…
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Leadership Thought #215 – Leadership and Life Is About Reinvention
Leadership and life are about reinvention. Who you are today will not be who you become tomorrow. There…
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Leadership Thought #213 – Tap Into Your Moments of Inspiration
Inspiration can come from anywhere at any time. Sometimes inspiration is triggered by small, innocuous events, while other…
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Leadership Thought #201 – Leaders Are Still Being Cultivated Every Day
When you teach leadership at a graduate level (which I do part-time), it's easy to be an optimist.…
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Leadership Thought #199 – Encourage Constructive Feedback
Many leaders struggle to receive honest feedback about their performance. There are many reasons for this, but fear…
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Daily Leadership Thought #191 – Knowledge Without Action Is Just The Passage Of Time
The next time you engage in a training opportunity, I encourage you to walk away with 2-3 tangible…
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Daily Leadership Thought #188 – Count Your Blessings
Some people handle whatever life throws at them, while others are beaten down by even the smallest challenge.…
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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 #178 – Get Informed
It is much better to do your own research and think critically. True learning always occurs when you…
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Daily Leadership Thought #172 – Leadership Is A Learned Skill
The history of business is littered with the failures of innately gifted and talented leaders who never realized…
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Daily Leadership Thought #168 – Reading IS Fundamental
You shouldn't view reading as work. If it doesn't come naturally, start small and avoid pushing yourself too…
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Daily Leadership Thought #153 – Nine Tips to Spur Leadership Reinvention
The pace of business has increased dramatically in recent years. Markets no longer carry the complacent. In this environment, leaders…
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Daily Leadership Thought #145 – The World Is A Constant State of Change – Are You?
Change is a fact. Everything changes. People change. Circumstances change. How much change have you seen in your…
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Daily Leadership Thought #127 – Learn From Your Mistakes
All successful people that I know learn from their mistakes and readily admit them. In fact, a significant…
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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 #115 – What Are You Watching and Reading?
I understand the need for people to take a mental break, but this shouldn't be a lifestyle choice. When…
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Daily Leadership Thought #113 – The Importance of Role Models
Life is challenging enough without making it up as we go along. Role models make the path a…
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