Is it safe to make mistakes where you work?

Many people SAY they want to learn from mistakes.   But few people do more than surface learning.  And many quickly learn that the best thing to do with mistakes is…

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Here’s a great one. Spoken like a genius.

A nice reminder for leaders everywhere Are there any fish on your team who are expected to climb trees? What to do about it? Read: 10 Ways to Manage Fish…

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Results of Holiday Gift Survey

Thanks to all who have responded to our Holiday Gift Survey over the years.  We took your responses, did some additional brainstorming and voila!  You’ll see the results below – separated into three…

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E-Book: October-Only Opportunities for You & Your Team

The man in this photo is Matt. He’s the manager. Standing at the head of the conference table. By himself. All is quiet. Nothing wrong with that. Except there is…

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Vinnie

Working in the Dark?

Vinnie does his best work in the dark. Most humans do not. As leaders, we must get people out of the dark. We must: And even when we think we…

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10 Ways to Boost Morale & Productivity in October

The foundation of good morale and productivity is hiring the right people. Yes – don’t hire grumps. The people you hire must have clear roles, responsibilities, expectations and goals. And…

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