As an author you go through several stages of the process of writing a book. You determine a book idea, you plan the writing, you do the writing and then, after some quiet time, you get feedback. Yes, in the case of my newest book, From Bud to Boss – Secrets to a Successful Transition

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Groundhog Day is a strange tradition.  It know the basics about the day, aided in part by the Bill Murray classic movie Groundhog Day.  I’m guessing you know the basics too – Punxsutawney Phil comes up out of his hole looking for a shadow, and that tells the people observing him how much longer winter

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Today I read a post called The Planes of Tomorrow on the Think Like a Beginner blog.  The post talks about NASA inviting major aircraft manufacturers to submit designs for the future.  According to the post NASA asked that  “[E]ach design has to fly up to 85 percent of the speed of sound; cover a range

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Everyone collects something – and most of collect a lot of things.   Daytime talk shows often have people on with bizarre collections:  they collect animals, or toys, or they save everything – to the point where their houses can’t hold it all. I’m not talking about those extreme cases, I’m talking about people like you

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Ok, so maybe you aren’t getting promoted right now, but you will someday, so read on.  Or you know someone who has recently been promoted, so pass it on.  Or maybe you can send it to your boss, as a hint.  🙂 There are actually three more reasons to read this article: 1.  If you are

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Lots of people set goal for the New Year (or some other time period).  We at the Kevin Eikenberry Group do that too.   Beyond that however we did something this year that I have done personally in the past, and has in recent years become popularized online by my friend Chris Brogan – here is

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Ed Brenegar spends most days as leadership guide and organizational change consultant.  He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations. He does this through his Circle of Impact Guide system.  He’s a busy guy – along with his blog – Leading Questions (which is a nominee for

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Most people realize the value and importance of being grateful for the positive and meaningful things in their lives. Much has been written about the benefits of an attitude of gratitude. It doesn’t take much prove that value – your experiences likely are proof enough. When you take the time to “stop and smell the

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