
Choose an Attitude of Gratitude
When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide

Start Expanding Your Circle of Influence Today
“Influence grows from little things.” [Kevin Eikenberry] I was recently approached by a millennial desirous

The Nexus of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Agility
Effective leaders are mindful of their inner experiences but not caught in them. Susan David

Responsibility, Accountability and Blame
Fear of accountability is a strong indicator of blaming. [Rick Brenner] Recently I’ve had a

Great Meetings: From Soup to Nuts
Meetings at work present great opportunities to showcase your talent. Do not let them go

Great Meetings: The End is Just the Beginning
Many people don’t focus enough on execution. If you make a commitment to get something

Great Meetings – Mastering the Hot Seat
Proper preparation prevents poor performance. 5 P’s Motto Last week we started our four-part great

Great Meetings: Laying Down the Foundation
The right task + the right people + the right setting = unprecedented actions. -Marvin

Help – I’m Being Held Hostage in Non-Productive Meetings!
If you’ve never felt like you were being held hostage in a series of never-ending,

Platinum vs Gold
You’re familiar with the golden rule, right? You know – do unto others as you

Trust and the Law of the Harvest
Says Morgan Fraud, the author of The Thinking Corporation, ?Given that we are all capable of contributing new ideas, the question becomes how do you successfully generate, capture, process and implement ideas?? Becoming an organization capable of answering this question can benefit in a number of ways

The Art of Delegation
Growth through innovation/creativity. Rather than be constrained by ideas for new products, services and new markets coming from just a few people, a Thinking Corporation can tap into the employees.

A System for Cultivating Winning Habits
Supported by a robust sales force and tight cost controls, Pharm Ltd. experienced sustained double-digit growth over a number of years, only to find that their supply chain struggled to keep pace. In particular, the initial state of the company?s sales.
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