Comedy
The Groundlings on Success
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There are few theater companies that have produced as many big names as the Groundlings. Such superstars as Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy
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want-to-be-an-engaging-leader-you-need-one-trait-2Competence
Want to be an Engaging Leader? You Need One Trait
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Have you ever thought about your favorite teacher? For me, it was Mr. Wright, my 8th grade math teacher. Mr. Wright was not the most fun or the most jovial;
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Lebron James on Losing Top Talent
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There comes a time in every leader’s tenure when they lose a valued team member. These incidents are triggered by the individual and tend to be unavoidable.
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presidential-leadership-tips-commemorating-the-4th-of-july-with-words-of-wisdom-that-can-benefit-us-all-2History
Presidential Leadership Tips: Commemorating the 4th of July with Words of Wisdom that Can Benefit Us All
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Happy July 4th! To help us celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, below is some sage guidance from our current and former Presidents.
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Motivation
Alex Trebek on Interrogative Self-Talk
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When you are trying to motivate yourself, how often have you done it in the form of a question? Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy for over 30 years, has
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The Smiths on Self-Affirmations
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When I was training for a half-marathon a few years back, every book I read discussed the importance of self-talk. One author got my attention when he
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Wayne’s World on Moral Interrogative Self-Talk
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Yesterday I posted a piece on the effectiveness of asking yourself questions to improve your inner-motivational monologue – using “Can you do this?
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Amy Adams on Being Nice
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Why do some managers feel that being nice is a sign of weakness? While this misguided belief may be an attempt to build up the perceived importance of
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generating-employee-engagement-in-more-meaningful-ways-2Collaboration
Generating Employee Engagement in More Meaningful Ways
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I don’t enjoy going to Disney World. There, I said it. Please don’t tell my kids, but it is one of my least favorite places to spend a vacation.
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Jay Mohr on Ownership
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The following is from guest writer, Ed Russo. Leadership involves a certain amount of risk taking. This includes being accountable for the decisions we
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