Lessons from The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger premiered on television on September 15, 1948. What does that have to do with business and leadership?

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Brainteaser #46

Use a brainteaser to start, revive or end a meeting. It’s a great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity. This one reveals a great tip for….oops…better not tell you. Have already given you enough hints.

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Congratulations to Diana & her team!

Congratulations to Diana! She took on a tough challenge and has seen great results. And congratulations to her team. They were open to the changes and accepted her lead.

We were thrilled to hear about it! Thrilled for her. And thrilled to be able to share it with you because it’s an excellent example of what we talk about here: taking charge in more effective ways, making things happen and inspiring others to do the same.

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10 “Mistakes” to Maximize

Is your organization getting the most from the mistake it makes? Here is an exercise that will help you do so…and build morale and productivity in the process.

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Hooray for Viking Travel

Here’s a big mistake. The person who fixed it … it wasn’t his fault. In fact, he had nothing to do with it. But he took responsibility for it. And became a hero.

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Hooray for Zane’s Cycles

Mistake Cake is order for Zane’s Cycles in Connecticut! Here’s a fabulous story that came to us by way of Twitter. It’s in a blog post and a book written by customer service expert, Jeanne Bliss.

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