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Are You Dealing with A Destructive Confidant?

Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland.
I am sure by now that you all see the repeating patterns in the lives of these men and women.  Each died as a result of prescription drug use, and this all leads to the ever pressing question of “Who was enabling the behavior

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J Stands for Justification

I just love, love, love the month of February.  Yes…it’s Cupid’s day on February 14, but more importantly…February is the month when my local Girl Scout knocks on my door and delivers not 1 but at least 5 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies, and 3-4 of these boxes are usually green.  Thin Mints!  Ahhh…I honestly

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Employee Engagement: How Do You Keep Your Top Employees Excited About Working For Your Company?

The answer: RADICAL INNOVATION!
Radical innovation is going to be a critical component in a leader’s toolkit in the future, and this does not mean that you “try innovation” over a week-end brainstorming retreat. It happens by disrupting the current environment, challenging old assumptions and even turning the culture upside down so that you can

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Become a Blogging Maniac Coming in January 2010

The Become a Blogging Maniac program is coming again in January 2010.
Full details here .

Interview with Practice Pay Solutions: What Systems Do You Need to Run a Successful Coaching Business?

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Practice Pay Solutions on the topic of how coaches can structure their businesses for maximum effectiveness and simplicity.
I am a long-time user of Practice Pay Solutions , and this tool, along with 1ShoppingCart have truly been lifesaving tools for my business.  They are easy

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A Company Divided: Bridging the Generation Gap at Work Through the Power of Communication

Jeannette Paladino was kind enough to ask me to write this blog post today for Write Speak Sell .
The excerpt is below, and you can read the full post here .
At the end of the day, your company will either sink or swim based on how well you communicate.
I am sure you have heard this

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Treat Your Trainers Well: Lessons from the Downtown Little Rock Partnership

I have traveled to many locations around the world to speak to groups.  Some people who hire me are very gracious and truly help out as I do my best to get to some of the most remote locations.  And, then there are other organizations who:
1.  Want me to pay my way to fly across

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E Stands for Emerging Leaders: 10 Ways to Spot Them

It is not uncommon to hear senior leaders talk about their fears around their succession plans.   They aren’t really sure who will be stepping into their shoes following retirement but the bigger question is usually “How do I know who will be a good fit?”
There is one thing that I feel sure about…the best people

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Are You Asking the Question “How Can I Help You?” On Linked In? If Not, You Are About to Find a Treasure!

A little over a year ago, I was intrigued with a young man named Ryan Allis. The then and now 24-25 year old CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in the USA, i-Contact, was not only a cracker jack businessman, but he was (and still is) on a mission to see world

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Thank-You to Ken Gullet for the Wonderful Endorsement for EDGE! A Leadership Story

I want to sincerely thank Ken Gullet for writing this wonderful endorsement for EDGE! A Leadership Story . This means a great deal, especially considering I have not met Ken and this endorsement was completely a gift from him.
From Ken Gullet:

After more than 30 years in the workforce, I have learned one inarguable

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