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Not in the People Business? You’re Still in the Business of People!
Leadership is a Powerful Force The pilot of a plane, a football coach, a hotel manager… all determine how each of their teams function. Indeed, that leader’s influence has a…
How to Improve A Relationship… By Changing You
If you are alive on this planet – you are in relationships. Some intimate. Some necessary. Some wanted. And, clearly, some NOT wanted, or at least uncomfortable. And that’s what…
7 Key Leadership Skills (Plus a Self-Assessment to Evaluate Your Effectiveness as a Leader)
Whether you consider yourself a leader or manager, there are 7 key leadership skills that can help you be successful. We call these “leadership” skills because the mindset in these…
Effective Hiring – Nine Questions to Hire the Right Person for the Job
“Perfect person,” you think. This candidate looks and sounds like just the person you want in that vacant job position. “But…how can I be sure?” you wonder. Obviously, the probation…
Teamwork Synergy – Get More Done with Less
Teamwork truly allows you to do more with less. With true teamwork, you need fewer people and fewer resources to achieve phenomenal outcomes. We’ve proved it over and over in…
Manage and Resolve Conflict – A Six-Step Process
Is conflict a part of your life? If it is, this article will help you deal with it effectively. Even if it’s as dangerous a situation as this story relates….
Setting Business Goals – Where to Look Makes a Difference
I never would have thought that a childhood activity in an apple orchard would be the inspiration for an important business goal. Tall grass, apple trees, and the advice of…
How Lighting Changes the Messages
A “behind the scenes” story from Truby Achievements There’s an old saying, “The clothes make the man.” Kind of cheesy, right? But think about it… I’ve read research and seen…
Mistakes are OK… Really… As Long as You Don’t Make 3 Additional Mistakes
Mistakes are ok. Really. Your mistakes are just as much an indicator of your success as your achievements. The key is to not make three common additional mistakes when you…
Shipwreck – A Lesson in Leadership
What is your greatest priority as a leader? Learn a lesson in leadership through the story of a shipwreck. She Was an Old Ship Her broad beam and wooden frame…
10 Tips for How to Lead in a Crisis
Do you know how to lead in a crisis? One of our most powerful tutorials, “The Power in the Chair”, teaches us about the hidden powers in the leadership role….
Sanity-Saving Tips for Working from Home
These tips for working from home can help you be a more productive, healthy AND sane person. 1. Keep Up with Basic Needs Be consistent with your hygiene, hydration, food,…
What is Your Value?
What Do Your Customers Actually Buy? What you sell is often NOT what your customers are buying… An architectural firm thought they were selling innovative and award-winning design. When their…
8 Traits To Look For When Hiring a New Team Member/Employee
While conducting an Ethics training recently, I made the point, “If two people aren’t matched in their ethics, the relationship won’t last.” I gave illustrations about employees and/or leaders who…
How to Manage Low Performers
What to Do When a Few Low Performers Affect the Entire Team Different people perform differently – that’s normal. Differing ability, experience, or training can cause this. Even though some…
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