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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,...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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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