This week’s Resource Recommendation – The Myth of Multitasking by Dave Crenshaw Normally, I can tell you how a book makes it onto my reading list. It was either personally recommended to me, I know the author, I read a review, or in some cases a copy was sent to me by a publicist or a

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This question is said out loud often, but it is asked far more often in people’s minds and under their breath. It is sometimes asked in an earnest tone, often it’s uttered in a quizzical way, and far-too-often it’s said in exasperation. Whenever it is asked it hints at a gap in communication and understanding

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Two quotes, two days in a row, from very different sources.  Yesterday, from the great Sir Laurence Olivier.  Today from one of my favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. The quote comes from his 1971 book, The Lorax, a fable of commercialization and industrialization.  If you haven’t read the book, you should.  For context right now, check

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This title is part of a quotation I read from Sir Laurence Olivier, the talented actor. Here is the full quotation, for context. “I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and get on with it.” I know that Sir Laurence was a great actor, but based on that view of life, he could have

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At this stage of the college basketball season – after 61 games in the NCAA Men’s college basketball tournament, I’m always happy.  I’m happy because every year I’ve seen some great hoops.  This year was no exception.  (How about those hometown Butler Bulldogs!) At the same time each year I feel like I feel today.

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This week’s Resource Recommendation – Do More Great Work By Michael Bungay Stanier Michael opens this book by quoting Milton Glaser (the artist responsible for the well-known “I Heart NY” logo), who wrote that: All work is either bad work, good work, or great work. He then takes you on a working journey to create

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Eric was busy building his career – and it was going well. Even though things were going well, he was always glad to talk to his long-time mentor, Jan. Jan had been one of Eric’s college instructors, and they had remained in touch throughout his career. Jan was going to be in Eric’s town on

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On yesterday’s Guest Conversation for our Silver members of the Remarkable Leadership Learning System, I had the pleasure of talking with Julien Smith, co-author of Trust Agents.  Our members are focusing on the leaders role (and the skill of) nurturing relationships. While nurturing relationships was the nominal topic, I knew that Julien would bring a

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In our recent Coach and Be Coached Remarkable TV event, we talked not only about the value and importance of being a great coach (see my post from Saturday with some of my reflections on that skill set), but we discussed at length the importance and value for us as leaders in receving coaching.  Through interviews with over

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