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Repetition is the Mother of all Learning
As a leadership trainer, the final day of a series of classes can be bittersweet. The class has bonded and benefitted from learning and...


Embracing the Boring: The Underrated Value of Consistent Leadership
Many years ago, during a manager's meeting, the CEO asked for ideas to improve the company culture. I remember many ideas being thrown...


A Personal Reflection on Working with Leadership Expert, John Graci
John Graci has authored over 66 blogs/newsletters in the last six years. This month, he has something else in store for you. I am...


Weaponized Incompetence
Ever pretend to be bad at a household task so you don't have to do it? Personally, I dislike folding colored clothes. On occasion, I will...


Leaders, Team Members Were Not Raised in Your House
A colleague recently texted me a link to an article from Fortune Magazine. The article was titled "Gen Z is at the Top of Bosses’ Firing...


We All Want to Know We Are Making a Difference
In late December 2022, I had surgery at a local hospital in St. Paul, MN. I checked into the hospital at 5:30am. Tricia, the patient...


Leaders, Your Team Members Reflect You
I recently had a rare day off from speaking, training, and conducting virtual accountability sessions. I decided to run two...


A Leader’s Self-Perception Can be Delusional
"When the student is ready, then the teacher will appear" is a quote that has been around for ages. It often comes to mind when I'm...
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