Sometimes I like to find quotations that talk about timeless principles, even things everyone “knows” but are presented in a slightly different way, or from a person you might not expect. Great life wisdom might not be what you think about first when you think about the prolific author, Louis L’Amour (he wrote 89 novels).

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Maybe you find yourself in a new team environment and leading a team for the first time, or maybe you have been working with and leading teams forever. Either way, the keys in this article – whether as new information or a fresh reminder – can make a world of difference in morale, productivity, and

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Emerson is one of the most quoted guys around, and this one is one of my favorites. Consider this a gentle nudge or a kick in the seat of the pants, depending on how you answer the questions that follow. “We are always getting ready to live, but never living.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist

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If I could give you a tool or resource that would change your life in positive ways, change your results, create more happiness in your life, and help you get better at anything you desired . . .  And if I could promise you that this tool would cost you nothing, require only yourself, and

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Today in 1961, Roger Maris broke the single season home run record of the legendary Babe Ruth when he hit his 61st of the season.  Babe’s former record had stood since 1927, and had been seen by many as untouchable (Maris’ record was topped 37 years later and has since been eclipsed again). The home

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1993 was 19 years ago. Like any year there were many events that are memorable.  Some even changed the course of the future.  Here is a short list in no particular order . . . Israel and PLO Sign Peace Accord – PLO leader Yasir Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shook hands in

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We had Andy Williams records at home when I was a kid. And since there weren’t that many records, I knew the songs well.  I remember his Christmas specials and that oh-so-smooth voice.   This week, Andy Williams passed away, and today, I share a quotation from him with you.  While your circumstances are likely

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Unless you live under a rock, or are truly adverse to the media or professional sports in the United States, you likely know that the NFL has operated the first three weeks of their season with replacement officials. The back story is that the League locked out the regular officials as a part of the

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On October 30-31 in Indianapolis, IN we will be offering a workshop open to the public titled, Conflict Confidence (details and registration here). Today I am interviewing Guy Harris, designer and facilitator of this workshop, my co-author on From Bud to Boss, and a Master Trainer at the Kevin Eikenberry Group. Kevin: The title of

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