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Song of the Weekend: “Better Things” by Ray Davies
Ray Davies offers a message that transcends any specific moment—whether it’s the end of a relationship, a tough season in life, or…
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Daily Leadership Thought #126 – Tap Into Your Flow
Self-awareness and honest reflection can make a substantial difference to our state of being. If you can build the wisdom and courage…
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Daily Leadership Thought #125 – Why You Should Be Grateful
We get to decide what we focus on in life. The glass can be "half empty" or "half-full." It all comes down…
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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 solutions are rarely the…
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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 is to ensure that…
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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 to accomplish it. They…
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Daily Leadership Thought #121 – Employees Are Not Family
Whenever I hear a business owner say that their employees are like family, I wince and get a bit nervous for them.…
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Daily Leadership Thought #120 – Be Wary Of Trying To Fix People
Be wary of trying to fix people. If they are broken, they will need to fix themselves and possibly seek professional help…
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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 must optimise the time…
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Daily Leadership Thought #118 – 8 Characteristics of a Winning Team
No one is ever successful alone. Whether it is at home or at work, you need other people to buy into and…
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Daily Leadership Thought #117 – Everyone Can Grow and Change
I continue to be fascinated and a bit troubled by people who claim an unwillingness to grow or change. They seem to live by…
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Daily Leadership Thought #116 – Try and See Every Day Is A Gift
The attitude with which we approach our life matters. It is easy to get stuck in a rut or not fully appreciate…
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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 media programming preys on…
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Daily Leadership Thought #114 – Keep Plugging Away
Life rewards resilience. Each of us will experience highs and lows. There will be moments where we feel we can do no…
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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 little easier to navigate.…
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Daily Leadership Thought #112 – Keep A Journal
Not only does journaling provide you with an opportunity for daily reflection. It also serves as an outlet for your feelings about…
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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 be said about betting…
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Daily Leadership Thought #110 – Resist Commodity Thinking
It seems like everything is being commoditized these days. As a result, margins are shrinking, and businesses are having to do more…
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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, we must inevitably overcome…
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Daily Leadership Thought #108 – Why I Like Entrepreneurs
I've always enjoyed the company of fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners. It is inherent to their nature to be risk takers…
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Daily Leadership Thought #107 – Family Traditions Are Important
Time does march on. There is nothing we can do to stop it or slow it down. All we can do is…
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Daily Leadership Thought #106 – You Aren’t The Center Of the Universe
A common thread running through most generally accepted philosophies of life and spiritual belief systems is the concept that happiness is related to our impact…
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Daily Leadership Thought #105 – Challenge Conventional Wisdom
All great inventions have challenged the status quo. Entirely new industries were created by people who were unwilling to accept the world…
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Daily Leadership Thought #104 – Spread The Wealth
I’ve read multiple stories stating that the CEOs of large companies often earn more than several hundred times what the typical worker earns. This is significantly…
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Daily Leadership Thought #103 – Being Busy Doesn’t Always Lead To Success or Happiness
If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. We need to reestablish healthy boundaries in our lives. There is a place…
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Daily Leadership Thought #102 – Broaden Your Horizons and Seek Diverse Experiences
As we age, we must be careful of becoming too narrow-minded and unwilling to challenge ourselves and our thinking. Instead of relying solely…
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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 than striving to make…
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Daily Leadership Thought #100 – Technology Is Just A Tool
Technology certainly offers a catalytic advantage. However, it is not an end in and of itself. We are connected as people now…
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Daily Leadership Thought #99 – Take Care of Yourself and Strive To Be Healthy
It is too easy to fall into bad lifestyle habits when you're stressed, but this is the time to intentionally do the…
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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 affected parties. Ask them…