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Category: communication skills

The Power of Connection

February 20, 2026 No Comments

Communication or Connection What do I seek when I send a text? Am I trying to connect? Or merely to be heard? *Have I ever

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

February 16, 2026 No Comments

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

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

January 13, 2026 No Comments

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

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The Sugar Plum Factor

December 9, 2025 No Comments

Every December, something curious happens.Perfectly competent adults begin drifting in and out of focus, juggling year-end deadlines with visions of sugar plums, peppermint bark, or

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Time Management Breakthroughs: Blending Human Insight with AI

October 31, 2025 No Comments

Time Management Formula HI + AI = Breakthrough Time Strategies Allow me to translate the formula above. It’s not math. It’s leadership. The blend of

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Words That Move People: How Emotional Leadership Communication Drives Action

September 26, 2025 No Comments

Watch: The Power of Words in Action Words are one of the most powerful tools a leader has. And often, the most overlooked. Whether you’re

Truth vs. Candor

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

Transparency

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

time management

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

Teamwork

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

team leadership

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

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Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

Strategic Thinking

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

strategic planning

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

self limiting beliefs

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

self leaderhship

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

Self Awareness

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?

Reputations

Smart Phones, Dumb People

All the functionality we gain from our smart phones comes at a price. We used to talk about the weather. Now we just refer to our weather app. In some households, the best way to call the family to the dinner table is with a group text. In my immediate family of four, two of us have caused car crashes while using their phones. Has your family fared better or worse?