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Thank You for Being a Horrible Boss
The worst boss I ever had was a guy named Dick Jones. Today, I'm thankful for Dick Jones; he provided a perfect model of what not to do.


Would You Golf With Obama or Trump?
Would you golf with Obama or Trump? Or both? Or neither? I bet right now you're thinking passionately about who you would golf with, and...


15 Ways to Make Your Meeting More Productive
The #1 timewaster for many businesses is meetings. Not too many people walk around with signs saying they want more meetings. Meetings...


How Did You Fail This Week?
Remember as a youngster, sitting at the dinner table, being asked, “What did you learn today?” That question was often asked by a parent...

Leaders, You Want Your Team Members To Complain!
Sadly, Colin Powell, a former Joint Chiefs of Staff, secretary of state, and national security adviser, passed away earlier in October....


Holding People Accountable Requires Assertive Phrases
Recently, I completed an emergency coaching session with a leader from Montana. They needed help in how to hold a team member...


Leaders, You Are Too Busy to Pay a Compliment? Hogwash!
Leaders, life is full of choices. You make choices to do things and you make choices not to do things. In addition to keynote speaking...


Leaders, Do Your Team Members Have A Piece of Spinach Wedged Between Their Teeth
At social parties, people often ask me what I do for a living? I typically respond, “I teach people to be nice. I teach people to use...
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