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Your Post-Pandemic Hangover: Are You Now More Risk Averse?

October 3, 2022

How Could You NOT be more Risk Averse?
Citizens of the world have experienced relentless fear, uncertainty and doubt since the pandemic began in 2020. We rode in a seemly endless emotional roller coaster. After such a long and rough ride, it’s only human to affected by our experiences. Figuratively speaking, all of us are still experiencing after effects. I’m not qualified to offer a clinical assessment. So my civilian term is “Pandemic Hangover.” Unlike a binge hangover, emotional recovery from our Pandemic Hangover lasts much longer than a day or two.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Own Happiness?

September 9, 2022

I won’t bury the lead here. The answer is YES. We all sabotage our happiness to some degree. So the important questions are:

* How is this happening?
* How do I stop?

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Do You Suffer Fools Gladly? What Would You Gain if You Did?

August 2, 2022

“Suffer Fools Gladly” – Saint Paul; 2 Corinthians, Chapter. 11

As with all theological scriptures, those three words can be subject to various interpretations. Rather than analyze St. Paul’s intentions of 2,000 years ago, let’s consider those three words in the context of leading others in today’s world.

Easier Said than Done: All leaders encounter people with thoughts and ideas we’re inclined to label as foolish. It’s hard to imagine being glad about it. Perhaps you have the authority to fire or relegate the fools in your midst. Or, contrary to the urging of St. Paul, you want to do so.

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Effective Leadership Communication: How Accountable are You?

July 12, 2022

“Communication is a process, not an event.” – Seth Goden Do you treat communication as a process? Or an event? What’s the difference? Understanding how to develop a communication process approach to your communication is a potential game changer. That said, while the process may be simple, implementation is where most people struggle.

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That Critical Decision: When Should You “Sleep on It”?

March 14, 2022

There are times with decision making when we have both the need and the time to think it over. It might make sense to sleep on it. Or perhaps not?

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What’s the Harm in a Little Office Gossip?

February 11, 2022

Why do People engage in Office Gossip? There’s a multitude of motives for gossiping. What are your reasons for engaging? For not engaging?

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Positive Reinforcement Revisited: Are You Choosing Vinegar over Honey?

January 20, 2022

American managers have a common practice. They use an approach called Leave ’em alone > ZAP! They provide apparent autonomy until they’re caught doing something either undesirable or incorrect. Then they get ZAPPED.

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What are Your Excuses? Could Your Attitude Sabotage Your Success as a Leader?

January 6, 2022

We’re in the mist of The Great Resignation. Employers are seeking creative new ways to retain and engage their talent. Some employers are handing out larger raises than in the past. Talent shortages are creating opportunities for leaders to step up.

How might you make the most of this opportunity?
How might you avoid shooting yourself in the foot?

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A Simple, “Less is More” Approach to Dedicate Yourself to What’s Important in the New Year

December 27, 2021

If you could summarize your desired approach to the coming year with just one word, what word would you use?

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How Strong are Your Critical Thinking Skills?

December 10, 2021

I believe that critical thinking is an important skill for any leader. Critical thinking supports both decision making and self-leadership. I’ve done some

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leadership development

Stakeholder Management… or Stakeholder Leadership?

Stakeholder Management… or Something More? When I first heard the term Stakeholder Management, I had mixed reactions. Combining two three-syllable words might be impressive to

July 17, 2026 No Comments

Influencing Skills

Authentic Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence – What’s Your Choice?

My Shiny New Object In April, I was approached by a developer who created a ‘pilot’ podcast episode based on a recent blog post. It

May 15, 2026 No Comments

Influencing Skills

What Should You Celebrate Next… and Why It Matters More Than You Think

Listen to the Audio Version I have been known to ask leaders I coach a simple question: What should we celebrate next? At first, it

April 27, 2026 No Comments

attitude development

The Power of Connection

Even my AI clone knows: Connection requires more than a text In this 7-minute ‘Leadership Deep-Dive,’ I’ve tasked an AI version of my voice to

February 20, 2026 No Comments

leadership development

“It Depends”: Discover How Leaders Use Questions to Deepen Team Judgment

Discover a Simple Leadership Opportunity In leadership conversations, few moments are more revealing than when a team asks for a quick answer. Should we do

February 16, 2026 No Comments

communication skills

Why I Struggled with an Office Etiquette Quiz (and Why You Might Too)

I recently took a workplace/office etiquette quiz published by The Wall Street Journal. I expected it to be straightforward. Ten questions. Common sense. A quick

January 13, 2026 No Comments