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Delivering Happiness

  • January 4, 2015
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When I get time to read again, one of the first books on my list is “Delivering Happiness”, by Zappos founder, Tony Hsieh.  Also on that list will be several of the books in the presentation below. Maybe there’s a few here for you too.  I’ve only read some of these, so can’t vouch for…

Ruth Chang: How To Make Hard Choices

  • June 23, 2014
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This TED talk is worth watching repeatedly, until you get it all the way through to your soul.   If that made sense, these might too: I = Choice You Are Your Will  

4 Indispensable Principles for Good Leadership

4 Indispensable Principles for Good Leadership

  • September 16, 2013
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PEOPLE TALK ABOUT having “principles”, but few seem to be guided by their principles consistently, because it’s just too easy to make exceptions.  The thing is, if you don’t follow your principles in every case, they’re not principles. Understood and accepted as non-violable, your principles become your “rock” – a steadfast guide to action even…

You Are Your Will

  • May 9, 2013
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THE best leaders are self made.  They strive to be the best they can be.  One of my favorite organizational leaders, John Allison, worked his way up from rank & file employee to CEO of BB&T.  In each position he held, he committed himself to being the best possible exemplar of that role.  He made…

Engagement. What’s the critical factor?

  • April 22, 2013
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ENGAGEMENT has become somewhat of a buzz-word.  Getting employees to “engage” means a happier, more productive, more committed, and, hopefully, a more innovative workforce.  So goes the mantra, and it’s true. Here’s the thing though: engagement is the default setting for humans.  Human’s have evolved a phenomenal capacity to know reality; to focus, to think,…

How do you find your Passion?

  • April 8, 2013
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“Do what you love.” “Find your Passion.” “Find something that makes you leap out of bed in the morning, eager to get to work.” How many times have we heard these and similar exhortations to find and do what we love, what makes us happy? Good advice?  Yes, but its not that simple. If like…

The Method Leadership Framework

  • March 11, 2013
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Countless pages have been written on leadership. Anyone wanting to learn about leadership and how to become better at it, could dive right in with more books, videos, and websites that you could ever hope to get through.  Google “Leadership” now and you’ll see what I mean.  A lot of what’s out there is good. …

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