Consistency can be a key to improvement, growth, and results. Yet it can often leave people feeling hemmed in or constrained. Oscar Wilde famously wrote, “Consistency is the hallmark of the unimaginative.” Must we choose between consistency and creativity? Let’s examine the power of consistency. Then, I’ll give you five ways to practice this important

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When it comes to virtual meetings and communication platforms, times have sure changed. While way ahead of their time, The Jetsons cartoons of the 1960s accurately predicted virtual meetings, tele-health, online classes, and video calls. But it sure took us a long time to get here. And even though video communication technology has been around

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You know, life is a series of moments that shape our path. And one thing I’ve learned is that celebrating milestones isn’t just about marking achievements; it’s about recognizing progress and appreciating the journey. This episode marks the release of the 500th episode of Remarkable TV, an achievement that fills me with pride and invigorates my

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Leaders wear many hats, and some are more comfortable than others. But in a world where talk of mental health has become more commonplace, a new hat is emerging. Leaders are now being asked to gauge and help their team members with their mental health. Now most of us who lead aren’t doctors, nor do

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I just searched the phrase work-life balance in Google. The first thing I see is About 3,210,000,000 results. A search of our blog shows we’ve written about or mentioned it 159 times. In both of those searches, you will find plenty of lists and advice. And I get it. Thinking about how the two most

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In a world that’s all about collaboration, teamwork, and synergy, it’s easy to overlook the value of spending time alone. Yes, you read that right—solitary activities are key to supercharging your collaborative efforts. Let’s dive into the three essential practices that will change the way you approach collaboration.The Solo ConnectionLet’s talk about something crucial: loneliness

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Urgency is one thing, but useful urgency??  There’s almost always a need to keep things moving or to push projects along. But as leaders, we need to be careful that we aren’t manufacturing urgency or keeping the pace at 110% all the time.  To make sure that the urgency we’re creating is USEFUL, we need

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Unless you have a love for canned meat, chances are you have a negative view of the word spam, especially when it shows up in your email inbox or ringing phone. And while we don’t want to be spammed, sometimes that is what our communication is – unwanted, disconnected, and ineffective. While that is never

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Nearly all best-selling business or self-help books have a model included. In fact, it is often the model that is the basis for the book’s success. Any self-respecting (and successful) consultant uses models in their work, too. Yet, as valuable as these models, styles, and formulas can be, none are perfect. They can even get

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