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Leadership and Organic Soap

I was taking a shower and suddenly the bottle of pure castile soap made with organic oils spoke to me. No, I really didn’t lose my mind; I merely realized that the soap I have loved for many years had a bigger story to tell. You see I had never...

Speak Up, Speak Out and Speak Honestly

The following article is about civility in the workplace. An insight into my interview with Elizabeth Zygmunt about what we need to keep dialogue going at work…enjoy!   IN THIS CORNER: Stifle civility at your company’s peril Published: March 31, 2012 I am a “lurker.” That’s the Internet surfer who...

Meetings of the Minds

Have you ever been in a meeting when you wanted to stand up and applaud because it was so insightful and rewarding to be with your fellow employees and get so much accomplished in such a short time? “Hardly ever”, you respond.  Wondering why I am asking such an irrelevant...

Leadership Development: Getting to Rock Bottom

He stood looking in the mirror and liked what he saw; tall, graying hair, just enough, well-exercised body, not overly done. He smiled that captivating smile and spoke to himself, “Good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me.”  His voice would not disappoint him, still smooth and melodic....

Leadership Development: Resolving Irresolvable Conflicts

“I want it” was the painful cry. “You can’t have it” was the forceful answer. Want, can’t have, really need, not in the budget….. What do you do when conflicts appear to be irresolvable? Good King Solomon is mainly remembered for his brilliant way of finding out which lady was...

Change Your Underwear

Do you do the same things everyday without thinking about them? Do you brush your teeth with your right or left hand and never really notice? Do you drive to work on the same route even if there is lots of traffic? Think for a moment about why you repeat...

Leadership Challenges for the New Year

What can we do to help each other face the challenges of an economic climate that changes with the weather? There are no safe havens. Sears has been around forever and is closing stores. Old brands are dying, yet new ones will always come along to replace them.   What...

Leadership Contrast: Men and Power

  Lots of deaths of powerful men in the past year. Many have been dictators who had tons of money and little integrity.       Think about these 3 questions: Ever wonder why we permit these men to “rule” us? Ever wonder why millions will stay quiet and let...

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