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The Best Positivity/Negativity Ratio for Peak Performance
Given the overwhelming research on the power of optimism can leaders and teams be too positive? Intuitively we know that’s true. An overly positive view often leads to whitewashing issues as if...
View ArticlePossibility Thinking: Spreading Hope and Optimism
During all my decades of studying, personally applying, training, and coaching leadership, I’ve come to appreciate that hope and optimism is a core defining element. Leaders make us hopeful. Whether...
View ArticleAt What Stage Are You in Your Hero’s Journey?
As part of my morning spiritual reading and meditation, I just finished reading the collected works of Joseph Campbell in a delightful little book entitled, Thou Art That: Transforming Religious...
View ArticleTwo Hours in The Dentist Chair Was a Welcome Break!
I love working with concepts, the big picture, strategy, and ideas. I’ve also come to really enjoy conceiving, researching, and writing books. I just finished my seventh, Growing @ the Speed of Change:...
View ArticleCopies of Growing @ the Speed of Change Are Hot Off the Press!
I’ve always loved reading. Back in the day, one of my favorite times in elementary school was when our Book of the Month orders arrived. I remember savoring the sharp acrid smell of ink and paper when...
View ArticleHow Changing Behavior Changes Organization Culture
I recently joined the LinkedIn group “HR – Organization Development & Training.” Eli Sopow, Special Advisor, Change Management at Royal Canadian Mounted Police, posted the question “can changing...
View ArticleA Culture of Courageous Conversations – Speaking Up and Listening – Overcomes...
A recent survey of more than 400,000 employees across various industries by the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) showed that “nearly half of executive teams lack the information they need to manage...
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Client Newsletter Chocked Full of Practical Leadership Tips and Techniques
Last November I began delivering a series of half-day leadership development workshops (part of their ongoing "management forums" series) for City of Guelph supervisors and managers. This is a rare...
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Do You Need a Few Courageous Conversations?
May you enjoy a Moose-free Holiday Season! Moose-on-the-table is a concept I’ve written about extensively such as in my “edutaining” fictional book by that title. Around the world I’ve facilitated...
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Communication Breakdowns: Open Door and Closed Mind
Most managers proclaim an open door policy. “You can always come and see me about any problems or issues” they say. Or they’ll leave team meetings they’ve chaired believing there aren’t any issues or...
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