While I have both heard and said the basic idea behind the title of this post in the past, I cannot take credit for the exact phrasing. It came to me in an email from a customer. The phrase is so good that it basically conveys the full idea of this post in a single

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Are you living by design or by default? This is a question that we all need to ask ourselves from time to time, especially if we want to achieve remarkable results in our lives. In this episode of Remarkable TV, I’m going to share with you some insights and practical tips on how to break

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I want to talk about a common challenge that many leaders face: what to do when you’re double-booked for meetings. As someone who has worked with leaders at all levels, I know that this can be a stressful and frustrating situation to navigate. But the good news is, there are some practical strategies that you

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Today, I want to talk about social media and how it can be used in powerful ways to help you achieve your goals. I know that many people view social media as a time-waster or a negative influence, but I believe that it can be a valuable tool if used intentionally. Let me share some insights

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Leadership is often talked about as a noun – a position, a role, and a responsibility. Because of this, we know that once people have been promoted to leadership roles, they need new skills to be successful. But leadership isn’t only a noun, it is also a verb (those skills you think of are behaviors

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As I approach my 61st birthday, I often reflect on the notion of aging. While the calendar says I am getting older, I believe that aging is optional. In this episode of the Remarkable Leadership Podcast, I share tips on how you can stay mentally and emotionally young, regardless of your age.Try New ThingsOne of

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From the time I was young, my dad told me: “When you point your finger at someone, remember there are three fingers pointing back at you.” As with many things I heard from my parents, it was remembered long before I really understood it. Dad was telling me to take ownership. That by pointing my

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Leadership isn’t easy. Doing it well requires a combination of knowledge, mindsets, skills, and habits. More than this collection though, it requires the ability to adapt and blend these factors in any given situation, with any given individual or group. Well-rounded leaders possess a diverse set of skills, competencies, and qualities enabling them to effectively

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Guest article by Bill Yeargin Pete, a recent MBA graduate early in his career, approached me at an industry meeting with an obvious question on his mind. He had taken leadership classes as part of his grad school program and understood leadership theories but not the pragmatic side. He wanted me to make it simple:

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