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Are you measuring too much?
Leadership
March 15, 2021

Are You Measuring Too Much In Your Business?

This is the story of a business that destroyed a great idea by measuring, analyzing, reporting, and comparing it too much.

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What is your praise versus criticism ratio?
Coaching and Feedback
March 8, 2021

Praise Versus Criticism: What Is The Ideal Ratio?

We examine the ideal mix of praise versus criticism, citing research that found this ratio as the key determinant of a winning company.

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Careers
January 19, 2021

How Do I Manage My Former Peers?

This article looks at the four types of former teammates you must lead as a new manager, and the best approach to manage your former peers.

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get more respect as a manager
feedback
January 10, 2021

How To Get More Respect As A Manager

If you are struggling to connect with your team, this simple set of questions will help you earn the respect of your team as a manager.

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hide bad news
Careers
December 23, 2020

Why Do We Hide Bad News From Our Managers?

This post looks at the downside of hoping for a reversal of fortune and why we shouldn't hide bad news from our manager.

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Talk less, listen more
Coaching and Feedback
December 10, 2020

How Do I Know If I Talk Too Much?

The fastest way to lose someone in a conversation is by talking too much. In this article, I offer several simple techniques to help you focus more of your attention on those you hope to influence.

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Do you take the bait and leave for more money?
Careers
November 12, 2020

Should I Leave My Company For More Money?

Money is only one factor when making a career transition decision. Often the intangibles will play a much larger role in your happiness. I look at two critical questions to ask yourself when presented with a new opportunity.

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Fun icebreaker for a meeting
Leading Teams
November 11, 2020

What Is A Fun Icebreaker For A Meeting?

If your new team is not coming together, trust might be the problem. Try this fun icebreaker in a meeting to build a stronger team bond.

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Should I ask for permission or forgiveness?
Careers
November 5, 2020

Should I Ask For Permission Or Forgiveness?

Too many people get stuck waiting for approval when they should really be acting. In this article, we examine an old management maxim, "Ask for forgiveness, not approval."

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