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Slow Down to Speed Up

In this short video, I share a heartwarming story about a little boy in my Sunday school class who taught me an important lesson about slowing down to connect before diving into work. We could all benefit from being a little more like him...

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I can’t believe he said that…

I was recently on a trip with a delayed flight when the gate agent came on the loudspeaker and made an announcement that went against all the advice I'd ever give a leader or organization. I was shocked. I share it all in this quick tip video.

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When feedback isn’t working…

If you're tired of addressing the same frustration over and over again with your team, this quick video is a must-watch. Discover how a simple change in approach—focusing on the system rather than the individual—can lead to lasting improvements.

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The 3 things your employees need from you

Many years ago in high school, I had a rough basketball season. Instead of continuing to improve over time, my skills and execution deteriorated. Why? Because I was missing the three things that every team member needs in order to perform at their best. Do your employees have these three things from you?

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Do we even need managers?

Sometimes, we feel stifled by management, believing we could do our work more easily without the hierarchy in the way. Do we even need formal leadership structure in place if we have smart, high-performing employees? Google experimented with this idea in 2002. Find out what happened.

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The lowest-scoring leadership practice

Thanks to extensive research conducted by Kouzes and Posner, we know which leadership behaviors are exercised most frequently and which are neglected.

Want to know which one ranks at the bottom? Watch this quick video to find out and learn how you can start leveraging this critical practice more effectively.

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