How to Avoid Rude Results
A local non profit runs drop off centers for donations. I’ve used two different locations for many years.Today I dropped off a garbage bag of clothes and a box of household items. In the past,the...
View ArticleWrong Person or Wrong Place?
My first day of elementary school was memorable, but not for the reasons you might think. I didn’t attend Kindergarten. It wasn’t an option in the rural part of Ohio where we lived. The bus picked me...
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What it Means to be “A Good Person” in Business
Thanks to the popular clothing line, you’ve probably seen this shirt admonishing anyone who sees it to be a good person. (What exactly it means to be a good person takes much more than a sentence to...
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Focusing on Leadership Focus
Mahatma Gandhi led India’s non-violent independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. Gandhi was known for his unwavering focus on his ultimate goal of achieving independence...
View ArticleDemonstrating an Astounding Technology You Don’t Want to Miss
You need to know about Open AI and chatGBT if you don’t already. Roger Montti from Search Engine Journal says chatGBT it may be the most important tool since modern search engines. What are they and...
View ArticleUse the History of Leadership to Lead Better Today
George Santayana said, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” Likewise, those who don’t learn from history can’t benefit from its greatest lessons. Leadership theory has always been...
View Article5 Leading Edge Ways to Enhance Your Customer Service
Leading edge companies are constantly looking for ways to improve the customer experience and create positive emotions for their clients. One of the key ways they do this is through the use of...
View ArticleBoost Your Business and Life with Follow Up
Meet Sarah, a young entrepreneur who started a new business selling custom-made jewelry online. She had a great product and an impressive website, but she struggled to get any sales in the first few...
View Article10 Things Great Communicators Always Do
1. They are clear and concise in their message, ensuring that their audience understands their points. 2. They use active listening skills to understand the perspectives of others. 3. They use empathy...
View ArticleReinventing Book Browsing
Of the many emails I receive daily, this one got my attention: “My name is Ben Fox, and I am a serial entrepreneur who loves to read. I am a long-time entrepreneur who loves to take ideas and turn...
View Article7 Things to Do Right Now to be a Better Leader
Becoming a great leader takes time, but there are things you can do today—right now—to improve your leadership. These basic steps that will propel you towards greater success and influence. Drawing...
View ArticleLeadership and Self Awareness
Cultivating Self-Awareness: An Essential of Effective Leadership Introduction: As a leader, I firmly believe that self-awareness is the cornerstone of effective leadership. In today’s fast-paced and...
View ArticleWake Up to Possibility
While waiting in the drive through line at Starbucks this morning, I noticed a man helping his small son out of the back of his SUV. When the little boy emerged, he was wearing a full astronaut suit,...
View ArticleThe Power of Self Leadership
What Should Always Come before Leadership Before you earn the right to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself. Nobody wants to follow someone who hasn’t demonstrated the discipline and...
View Article10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make
Leadership is not an easy task, and even the best leaders are susceptible to errors in thinking that can hinder decision-making and, ultimately, organizational success. Research shows the most common...
View Article13 Big Changes Caused by Digital Communication
Digital communication has transformed the way we convey messages using the spoken or written word. These changes may or may not be for the better, depending on your perspective. Knowing what they are,...
View ArticleLead with Wonder
In the hectic pace of daily life, it’s easy to lose our sense of wonder. But there is a remarkable power in cultivating wonder—the ability to experience awe, curiosity, and a childlike sense of...
View Article5 Speaking Power Moves for Leaders
Like most things, the art of effective speaking has evolved and changed. Accepted practices that once worked well haven’t necessarily withstood the test of time. While principle never change, the way...
View ArticleNavigating the Mental Minefield: A Guide for Leaders
What are the cognitive challenges leaders at the highest levels face? Leadership, especially at the C-level, is a journey of high-stakes decisions and complex challenges. The intensity of this role...
View Article10 Ways to Lead Extraordinary Customer Service in 2024
Leadership doesn’t make “a difference.” It makes “the difference.” That is true in all area of an organization, and especially true in creating extraordinary customer service.You might be able to...
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