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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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A Room Full of Advice: Emerson on Taking Counsel Without Surrendering the Decision
What interests me about Emerson is the tension between listening to others and maintaining the independence to think for yourself. How do you surround yourself with smart, experienced people, take…
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What My Dog Taught Me
I have only ever really been a "dog" person when it comes to pets. They are a unique…
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Daily Leadership Thought #67 – Networking Isn’t Optional
As a leader, you are the public face of your organization. You are the ambassador to the rest…
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Daily Leadership Thought #66 – Empathy Matters
Empathy matters. Life can be difficult at times. Whether it is business-related or not, the people around you…
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Daily Leadership Thought #65 – Everyone Needs A Mentor
It's easy to fall in love with your own opinions and limit your intellectual breadth to your own…
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Daily Leadership Thought #60 – Nobody Is Ever Successful Alone
I've yet to meet a truly successful person who has done so without a supportive family and/or circle…
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Daily Leadership Thought #56 – Work/Life Balance Is Important
Everyone needs to unplug on a regular basis and focus on being their non-work self. My experience has…
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Daily Leadership Thought #46 – Broaden Your Social Circles
It's important to broaden not narrow your professional and social circles as you get older. New doesn't always…
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Daily Leadership Thought #35
Be a coach/mentor to your direct reports – seek out a coach/mentor; everyone needs a little guidance now…
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Daily Leadership Thought #31
It's important to ask yourself the following question every once in awhile, " Would you want to be…
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Daily Leadership Thought #30
It’s okay to play favorites, as long as you pick the right ones; every business should be a…
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Daily Leadership Thought #26
When confronted with a contrary opinion, don’t be defensive, instead hear the other person out and stay focused…
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Daily Leadership Thought #21
Build a network of advisors you can consult on all major decisions – no leader is an island
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Daily Leadership Thought #14
Push yourself to interact with people who make you (and each other) smarter
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Daily Leadership Thought #13
How you treat people, sets the standard for your organization (and children)
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Daily Leadership Thought #10
Important relationships operate best as a well cultivated garden, unless you tend to them on a regular basis,…
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Daily Leadership Thought #9
Spend the most time with people who make you feel good about yourself and life in general
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Daily Leadership Thought #7
Build your life around what is important to you (and the people you care about)
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A Life Well Spent…
I do believe we all have a purpose and something to share in this world regardless of the…
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