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A Leadership Lesson, 108 Years and 17 Minutes in the Making

November 11, 2016

The Chicago Cubs are baseball’s champions, having recently won the World Series, ending a 108 year drought. As one of …

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Trust, and Confidence

January 17, 2015

I was in a management meeting several years ago, supporting my client, the regional VP.  In the meeting, the VP …

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Baffling

October 7, 2013

The company was under performing.  There were recent layoffs, and rumors of more. The office of the CEO scheduled a …

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People-Service-Profit

September 16, 2013

Federal Express, from its inception, has put its people first both because it is right to do so and because …

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My Predicament Is Not My Problem

August 26, 2013

A predicament is a difficult, perplexing, or trying situation, according to my good friend Merriam Webster. And I learn from my …

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In and Out of Control

June 24, 2013

Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them. – Albert Einstien Just short of two months ago, I was …

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Play Your Game

May 13, 2013

Michael Jordan:  Widely considered the greatest basketball player ever. Spectacular skills.  Phenomenal results. Michael Jordan, playing baseball:  Minor leaguer.  Limited …

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My Singing Lessons

March 25, 2013

Her Majesty’s a pretty nice girl, but she doesn’t have a lot to say … I got up in front …

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Friends and Family; Part 2

March 4, 2013

No family member (child — including step child and adopted child — sibling, spouse, parent, grandparent, grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, …

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Find the Flow

February 11, 2013

“Flow” is being completely involved in an activity for its own sake. The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, …

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