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John Graci
Apr 23, 20213 min read
A Good Leader is Hard to Find
While planning a webinar series for a client recently, I asked a group of leaders what they would like me to cover over the course of...
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John Graci
Mar 16, 20213 min read
Activating “The Want” in a Team Member
A few years back, I recognized a team member who had just conducted an outstandingly successful training course. The attendees not only...
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John Graci
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Leadership is a Lot Like Brushing Your Teeth
A wise man once said, "If your only dental care is going to the dentist twice a year, your teeth will still fall out." Meaning it takes...
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John Graci
Jan 11, 20215 min read
The Willingness to be Unpopular
Leaders, I have an essential question for you. It has to do with a concept that determines your success in and out of the workplace,...
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John Graci
Dec 3, 20203 min read
The Root of 99% of All Workplace Issues
Have you ever heard of a "hostage student"? A hostage student is usually an employee whose supervisor has mandated to attend a training...
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John Graci
Nov 17, 20203 min read
What Got You There, Won’t Keep You There – Part II
Welcome to the second part of my two-part series on the importance of responsibility and accountability for all leaders. As we discussed...
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John Graci
Oct 15, 20203 min read
What Got You There, Won’t Keep You There – Part I
Many supervisors are in leadership positions because they were high performers in their previous roles. However, to be brutally honest,...
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John Graci
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Leadership Lessons from a Bad Boss
The best boss I ever had gave me excellent advice on how to be a successful leader. She said, "Jot down everything your worst boss ever...
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John Graci
Aug 7, 20203 min read
The Simplest Things Can Make the Biggest Difference
Last week, I presented to a professional association in North Dakota. I had previously presented to this group, so the president of the...
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John Graci
Jul 13, 20203 min read
Liking People and Problems: A Surprising Advantage for Effective Leaders
Not too long ago, a student approached me after an on-site leadership session and asked me what I thought were the most important...
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John Graci
Jun 12, 20203 min read
Leaders, Never Forget How to Roll Up Your Sleeves
Earlier this year, I was enjoying dinner at a local fast-food restaurant. As it was peak time, the lines quickly grew long, and people...
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John Graci
May 12, 20202 min read
Your Employees Want (and Deserve) to Know How the Organization is Doing
From an early age, everyone develops a need to know how we are doing. It begins with looking to our parents for approval, continues into...
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20203 min read
You Are Not the Boss of Me!
At some point, most parents will hear their kids say, usually to a sibling, "You are not the boss of me!" For a split second, you might...
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20202 min read
Leaders Do Not Have to Have All the Answers
Being a leader means many things, but it does not mean that you must always be the smartest person in every room you walk into. For...
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20203 min read
As a Leader, You’ve Got to Care!
An effective leader cares as much about the people doing the job as they do about getting the job done right. Where does that come from?...
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20201 min read
If Your Leaders Are Not Coaching It - Then They Are Allowing It
When a leader is unclear with an employee on how they are doing - they are actually being unkind to that employee.
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20201 min read
It Takes Courage to be a Leader
Effective leaders possess the courage and skills to let an employee know they have a piece of spinach wedged between their teeth.
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20201 min read
There Should Never be a Surprise During a Performance Review
Providing feedback to an employee is an ongoing process and not just a single event.
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Thoughts That Make You Go Hmmm…
There are some managers who try to justify their own job security by making decisions and doing the work that their employees should be doin
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John Graci
Apr 30, 20201 min read
Drive-by Recognition Should be Illegal
Drive-by recognition is widespread these days. This type of recognition can come off as manipulation.
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