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10 Ways Out of the Mud

Both soaring like an eagle and wallowing in the mud like a hippo can be an enjoyable and productive use of time. But sometimes we want to wallow in the mud when we need to soar like eagles. When we are unproductively wallowing, how can we get ourselves out of the muck?

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Got a problem? In a jam? On overwhelm?

This week’s quote comes from a lesson from my Dad – one I have shared far and wide with clients and readers. And one I have reminded myself of often – as recently as last Friday.

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Can’t get out of it?

What if your partner, team or current assignment drives you crazy? What if…?
You could quit. Or move your business. Or close it.

Or you could follow these wise words which may serve to boost your spirits – morale and productivity too!

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Breaking Barriers

Here is an inspirational story to share with your team or an individual when she is feeling down or discouraged or feeling like she is being asked to do the impossible. This story plus some problem solving may be just what is needed to boost morale and productivity.

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Do All the Good You Can

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the explosions and turmoil in the Boston area, the explosion in Texas, the floods in Missouri and the earthquake in China.
We are so sad about these giant hardships and heartened by the good we see so many doing.
In our offices, our homes, our towns, states and countries, let each of us do all the good we can

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They will be there – GIANTS in your path

Each of these real or imaginary giants, plus others on a very long list, can, do and will reek havoc on morale and productivity by causing people to stop in their tracks, throw up their hands, take detours, or worse – decide it was a stupid path anyway.

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