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Lesson from Dad on Taking Responsibility

I often hear managers complain, “Why won’t they take responsibility?! Here’s a poem my Dad shared with me. It’s an unbelievable reminder of how ridiculous we managers can be sometimes.

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Brainteaser #33 – for Father’s Day

Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. 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.

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Lessons from Mom

by Jan Bolick May 4, 2022 It’s time for our annual tradition of sharing lessons learned from our mothers that have helped us as leaders, managers, coaches and just regular…

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Pygmalion & Carolina Coach Hubert Davis

by Jan Bolick In 2021, Hubert Davis took over as coach of the Carolina basketball team. He had very large shoes to fill – those of Hall of Fame coaches…

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we have no power

Note:  The power outages this week reminded me of a story from long ago.   I wish I had shared it sooner….like during the mid-term elections when I heard people talk…

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Depressed by all that’s left to do?

Common conversation in offices everywhere is the seemingly insurmountable amount of work left to be done on a particular project. Or in a particular department. Or at home.

This quote can help you stop, maybe even reverse that.

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