Comedy
Raising Kids vs Raising Employees: Sarah Silverman on the Rhetoric/Reality Gap
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When’s the last time you considered how your behavior is perceived? Do the discrepancies between your actions and intents send mixed messages?
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viral-videos-can-help-you-create-viral-leadership-messages-2Communication
Viral Videos Can Help You Create Viral Leadership Messages
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I recently received a link to a video featuring a hamster eating a mini-burrito. I don’t know why my friend felt the need to send it, but her email said
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better-call-saul-on-purpose-driven-communication-2Communication
Better Call Saul on Purpose-driven Communication
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I recently witnessed a train wreck. Not literally, it was more of a social train wreck. A manager was given the rare opportunity to meet with the CEO.
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sam-simon-on-compelling-storytelling-2Advertising
Sam Simon on Compelling Storytelling
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Earlier this month, Sam Simon lost his battle with colorectal cancer. If his name is not familiar, the span of influence affected something you’ve enjoyed.
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bill-nye-on-dispute-preparation-2Communication
Bill Nye on Dispute Preparation
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There comes a time when every leader needs to prepare themself for a debate. It may be a new initiative, a change in direction, or a general organizational adjustment.
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Communication
Kevin Costner on Influence
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You have a brilliant new idea that will revolutionize your organization. After researching its key points and honing it into perfection, you gather your
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Pixar on Candor
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When a leader does not give honest feedback, who are they hurting? I say they are hurting everyone – the employee, co-workers, the product, customers
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Liv & Maddie on Storytelling
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During breakfast this morning, my daughters were reciting plot twists from last night’s Liv & Maddie. If you have young girls, then you’re familiar
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Engagement
Employee Morale: What Leaders Learn From Putin, Fitbit and Game of Thrones
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Is great morale simply a symptom of success or can leaders and line managers actually do something to improve their team’s mood and motivation?
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gorilla-grodd-on-overconfidence-2Comic books
Gorilla Grodd on Overconfidence
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Gaining power can have many positive results. However, if left unchecked, it can also make leaders overconfident and ineffective. Gorilla Grodd is one such example.
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