Today I delve into the importance of systems for success, with entrepreneur extraordinaire and bestselling author of “The System is the Secret: Proven Ways to Implement the System That Will Transform and Grow Your Business,” Jim Butler. You’ll discover how to implement specific processes into your work and life styles that will increase your knowledge

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A few month’s ago, I published a video about the importance of using people’s names. So in today’s video, I’m following that up with strategies and ideas to help you better remember people’s names. https://youtu.be/Y-qb_2aRpuY?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: Remembering someone’s name is one of the fastest ways to improve relationships and communication. via @KevinEikenberry From

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It’s been an incredibly ugly presidential campaign, and with two weeks left until Election Day, the worst may not be behind us. The conflict over the presidency has infiltrated the workplace, so much so, that a recent survey by the American Psychological Association indicates that one in four younger employees report they’ve been negatively affected by political talk

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Have you ever considered the positive impacts that strong communities create? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Charles Vogl, executive consultant and author of “The Art of Community: 7 Principles for Belonging,”in which we discuss the importance of creating strong communities, how leaders can cultivate their team members through the seven principles of belonging, and

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Just like a child on the playground taunting, “Your not the boss of me!” to another, it’s a similar situation (and a frequent challenge) which project managers face when trying to lead others scattered from different regions and divisions. So, what can you do to effectively lead others that aren’t your direct reports? Join Wayne Turmel, co-creator

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The late great Jim Rohn, was more than just a great speaker, he was a modern day philosopher. One of my favorite quotes by him “The goal of effective communication should be for listeners to say, ‘Me, too!’ versus ‘So what?’” epitomizes what communication should be all about, especially in the workplace. As a leader, being

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Feedback can be both hard to give and hard to receive. While it’s easy to say that feedback is necessary for us to get better, most people – including me – don’t like to hear what they did that could have been done better. And since most leaders know that people might not want to

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Managers and leaders often search for new icebreakers to use during virtual meetings to improve collaboration. But…the idea of using the cliched idea of icebreakers can make many people cringe. (Insert shudder here.) If you’re searching for alternatives to the old cliched icebreakers, check out the video below as Wayne Turmel of the Remote Leadership Institute offers

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In today’s insightful episode, I explore the growing organizational trend of working and leading remotely with author and co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, Wayne Turmel. Regarded by Marshall Goldsmith as “one of the unique voices to listen to in the virtual workplace, Wayne has over 20 years experience in training organizations on technology, communication

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Why is it that managers (particularly the guys) connect coaching with sports analogies? Whether it’s the kindly, grandfatherly type (John Wooden is the patron saint here), or the “fire and brimstone” inspirational kind (any coach who gives speeches stolen from the movies), we think of sports coaching as the model. He (usually a “he” in these

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