Do you look forward or backward?

Where do you and your organization spend most of your time: looking forward or backward? It seems many individuals and organizations spend inordinate amounts of time and energy looking backward. It's as if they consider assigning blame and indulging in recriminations the best use of their time. Reflect on how should you spend your time and best efforts.

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5 proven steps for dealing with conflict

Each person possesses a unique set of attitudes, ideals, and beliefs that may differ from that of others. Although differences can enrich relationships, sometimes, these personal differences can lead to conflicts. Today I’m sharing a proven step by step process for dealing with conflict.

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Why should leaders care about May 1st?

May 1st seems to have 2 connotations. For many it signifies flowers, spring, and neighborhood celebrations. The second connotation dates back to May Day, 1886, when some 200,000 U. S. workmen engineered a nationwide strike for an eight-hour day. See why it’s such an important day internationally.

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The biggest barrier for innovation

Today, more than ever, the challenge of change is not only how fast to change, but how to look for innovative ways of doing things differently. It is not only how to get better. It’s how to get different. This article talks about the biggest barrier for innovation.

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Growing something new

Each one of us needs a new beginning at some point. No matter how it comes, or in which style, you need to be willing and ready to embrace the new. Today’s blog invites you to take time for the new and vital, and gives you some tips to grow the new..

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The greatest leadership lesson from the life of Jesus Christ

Jesus is the quintessential leader. Putting religious and spiritual beliefs aside, as a model leader, Jesus practiced the most vital principles of leadership—and he provides an example for leaders to imitate. Easter time is a good moment for reflecting on what I consider the greatest characteristic that made Jesus Christ an incomparable leader.

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The high cost of dwelling on the negative (and how to stop it)

In the psychology world, we use the term “rumination” to refer to negative, repetitive, prolonged, unhelpful thinking. This non-constructive form of rumination is of no help to anyone. With the right tools, you can nip rumination in the bud, and avoid the consequences of negative thought loops. On Today’s blog I want to give you those tools.

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The super power of words

The words you write or speak to others can leave a huge impact and create a lasting memory--either good or bad. It's super important to recognize the power of words and choose them wisely. You see, words can make or break a relationship. Your choice of words, and the way you express yourself, can accelerate or kill your career. Words have power!

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