Candor
The Don Rickles School of Praise: When There’s Too Much of a Good Thing
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Last week I wrote about the business case for being nice. I stand by the article and the cited research flaunting the benefits of leadership based in trust
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Communication
Complaining is Not Catharsis: Choose Sportsmanship Over Purposeless Venting
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Few things bother me more than complaining. I’m not referring to actual complaints, the kind where the individual has a legitimate gripe and would like
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did-you-catch-my-interview-with-patrick-helmersAccountability
Did You Catch My Interview with Patrick Helmers?
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I recently had the honor of speaking with Patrick Helmers, host of the show Sales Babble. We discussed the parallels between sales account executives and
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is-originality-overrated-the-race-for-second-placeCreativity
Is Originality Overrated? The Race for Second Place
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In the quest for competitive advantages, we often strive to find the novel idea that will set us apart, thus propelling us to the top of the food chain.
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when-did-opposition-become-obstructionCollaboration
When Did Opposition Become Obstruction?
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In today’s political climate, there has been a focus on the “oppositional” party. How the “less represented” party tries to push their agenda forward has
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The Business Case for Workplace Friendship: 8 Reasons You Need It and 1 Way to Build Them Fast
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In all the talk and research centered around company culture, one aspect is often ignored: The power of friends at work. I was thinking about this last
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workplace-initiations-six-ways-to-build-a-more-loyal-teamCamaraderie
Workplace Initiations: Six Ways to Build a More Loyal Team
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I was meeting with a few colleagues last week discussing our companys’ onboarding practices. It was interesting to hear how they welcomed newcomers.
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nine-ways-to-be-a-more-assertive-leader-with-logan-wolverineAccountability
Nine Ways to Be a More Assertive Leader with Logan/Wolverine
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When I’m asked about core leadership traits, of course I mention ethics and communication and all the other basic competencies of anyone striving to make
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Authenticity
The Case Against Authentic Leadership: Five Ways to Fake It ‘Til You Are It
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Why do people applaud the idea “just be yourself?” In reality, we need to consistently strive to be better then ourselves. Does this make us inauthentic
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have-a-fear-of-losing-self-esteem-won-t-help-you-need-self-compassionAccountability
Have a Fear of Losing? Self-Esteem Won’t Help, You Need Self-Compassion
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What motivates you to pursue success? I’m not referring to money or fame; those are the products of success. What I’m asking is when you set your sights
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