I saw this quotation this morning and it stopped me in my tracks. It is so true – I have seen it in myself, my team, and others over and over. Read these two words, ask the questions, and take action – in other words, take the advice of the quotation itself. “Nourish beginnings.” –

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First, let me say that when I say “webinar”, I am thinking broadly to things that might or might not include video (video-conference), views of slides (the typical webinar), and a teleseminar (typically audio only). I decided to write about this because I get asked about this type of learning experience often, and I find

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If you have flown anytime in the last several years you have heard some version of this announcement: At this time, we request that all mobile phones, pagers, radios, and remote controlled toys be turned off for the full duration of the flight, as these items might interfere with the navigational and communication equipment on

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Today’s quotation is short and to the point. It is completely true and too often forgotten in practice. “One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears – by listening to them.” – Dean Rusk, U.S. Secretary of State Questions to Ponder – What is my first inclination when persuading someone – to

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I am often reminded of the power of habits in my personal life, and today I wanted to explore that with you and make some important connections to our role as a leader, why it can be difficult, and how to improve our success. Two Kinds of Habits While all habits are automatic responses, they

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It is a bit daunting to write an article with the title I just typed. It reminds me of those questions you get asked during ice breaker exercises or at dinner parties . . . “If you could take only five books to a desert island what would they be?” I’m not very good at

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By Daniel Pink This book, written by a multi-time bestselling author, starts with a clear premise: that we are all in the business of sales.  Specifically he finds that 1 in 9 Americans are involved in selling and the rest are involved in “non-sales” selling. Further he states, and experience agrees, that we spend up

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Today’s quotation isn’t new. Aristotle lived in the days before most all of the technology we take for granted was invented. But what hasn’t changed is human nature. Enjoy today’s quotation, and be challenged by the questions and actions that follow it. “All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions,

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Women, kidnapped years ago, are found alive. Wildfires. The latest big trial. These are just a few examples of the types of stories that regularly captivate people and dominate the news. Every week seems to bring big news that we must watch or read. The news media is, after all, in the advertising business. They do the best job

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