One of the truths about leadership, not often talked about, is that when we become leaders we must begin to look at and see the world differently – at least if we want to be successful and effective. Following that idea, the obvious question is, what are the ways we need to look at the

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I’ve written a lot about resolutions over the years (here is a list). I guess I am drawn to the topic this time of year, as are many others. And as I have chronicled and you will often read over the next few days, people have mixed feelings and mixed results with resolutions. Which puts

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Most everyone does some sort of top ten list or countdown or something, and I decided to do it with my blog this year. The list is based on total traffic to the posts. Below I’ll share the list in order, and close with some comments and reflections. Whether you are finding this site for

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We spend the early parts of our lives adding to our vocabulary. Teachers and parents want us to learn new words. And research shows that vocabulary is a good predictor of success. And yet I am asking you to take four words from your vocabulary? Yes I am. To be clear, it isn’t like you

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Change is a challenging topic – one that is written about often. Heck, it is one that I write about, speak about, and consult on regularly. Today’s quotation cuts at the personal side  of change, stating a profound truth. Below, I will help you think about this, both personally and professionally. Questions to Ponder –

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I mean no disrespect here, but my bet is, based on my experience and observation, that you don’t completely finish your projects. The lack of completion comes on two levels. You give up before the finish line, and you put the finish line at the wrong place. What do I mean?  We set a finish

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If you make a list of leaders who have made a difference – whether the list is global and historical, or local and recent – you will find they all have one thing in common. Those leaders are bold. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines bold in part with these three definitions: not afraid of danger or

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It’s become almost an industry itself – judging organizational culture and creating lists of great places to work. The most recent I’ve read is from Glassdoor, as reported in FAST Company Online this morning. The findings and lists are worth reading, but perhaps not surprisingly, I want to talk about how we as leaders can

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Physicians take the Hippocratic Oath before they can practice medicine. Lawyers take a professional oath after they pass the bar. And people elected to all sorts of positions take an oath of office. Considering how important the leader’s role is in communicating change effectively, and how poorly many leaders do it, I am proposing an

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The world lost a great statesman, visionary, leader, and human being yesterday. The work and legacy of Nelson Mandela will be in full view of the world for the rest of history. It is only fitting that I share a quotation from this great man today, about two topics near to my heart, and I’m

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