I’ve written lots about why we should limit our television viewing, if only to become more productive with our time. But today, I am actually recommending you watch some TV. Some specific TV in a particular genre. As a kid I was a fan of Peter Falk as Columbo. Over the past few years I’ve

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Sometimes a quotation stands on its own, regardless of who said it. And sometimes, when you understand or know something about the person, the quotation takes on additional weight and meaning. Today’s falls into the second category. When you think about how much Edison accomplished, it is easy to be astounded. Edison’s point is that

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As leaders, we are responsible for leading and sometimes even creating change. Watch the short video below to find out the best thing you can give others when introducing change to more quickly gain their support and realize success in your change efforts. Build commitment to change by giving people time and space to come

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Today’s quotation comes from this past year’s Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year and perhaps a person everyone will think about or hear about at some point in the next week. Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, and perhaps this quotation gives us a small insight as to why that is. While

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Once you become a leader, you never think about the world quite the same way again. And transitioning to a new leadership role is way more than just a change in title, office or salary. There are four other transitions that you need to consider. Check out my short video below to hear about these

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As a leader, all day long you are wearing a hat. Not the kind that people might laugh at or that might smoosh your hair, but a hat nonetheless. For the next few minutes I want you to think of the various roles you play as a leader and different hats that you wear. While

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By Steve Yastrow The premise is simple. People are persuaded or make decisions based on their reasons, not yours. And so our completely preplanned, preprogrammed, and scripted presentations won’t work. Whether you are a sales person, leader, business owner or parent, you are “pitching” your ideas to others every day, and this easy to follow

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We all procrastinate  . . . sometimes. And while some make it a way of life, you likely wish you procrastinated . . . less. Of all of the comments I’ve ever heard about this topic, today’s quotation is the most serious and stark – and perhaps it will jolt you to be a bit

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