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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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I Stands for Innovation: 6 Skills Today’s Leaders Need to Turn Ideas into New Products and Services

INNOVATION! You see the word everywhere today, in every business journal and even on billboards. Everyone is talking innovation these days, because we are all competing to find the next big idea…a way to make our next million!
But what does it take to truly be innovative? See, innovation to me is a bit different

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H Stands for How To…

As 2010 approaches, many leaders are asking new questions. Faced with a slumped economy, less manpower and growing concerns about what the next year will hold, the questions are becoming more complex and more fear-filled.
So, today, I want to just share with you 3 very simple “How To’s” to consider for 2010…just take a step

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F Stands For Five Fatal Leaderhip Flaws and How to Correct Them

I want to preface this article by saying that I will be the first to admit that being a leader is very tough, especially considering the state of our economy, the task of letting employees go and the speed at which change is taking place. And…I too have my fair share of flaws.
However, it is

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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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D is for “The Devil’s in the Details”

“The Devil’s in the Details.” I am sure you have heard this expression in the past, and while there are a few arguments over the origin of the phrase, at the end of the day, this expression refers to the fact that excellence is a virtue and that overlooking details may…hmmm…”let the devil loose” causing

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Cochise Climbing Camp Coming in October

There is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the endeavor of climbing, challenge and inspire yourself, and take your professional development to the next level with Matt Walker and Inner Passage. It is the Cochise Climbing Camp , and it is being offered in both October and March. Great for both leaders, business

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The 7 Warning Signs You Are 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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