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5 Benefits of Admitting You’re Wrong

On October 4, 2012 · 2 Comments

“Sweetheart, I don’t think you’re putting it together right.”

My wife hadn’t been in the room for two minutes. I looked up from the headboard I was assembling for our daughter’s new bed and just stared at her.

It was late, I’d had a long day, and I simply didn’t have the patience to walk [...]

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The 3 Levels of Public Speaking

On March 20, 2012 · 18 Comments

A great public speaker isn’t necessarily a great leader, but every exceptional leader I know is an exceptional public speaker. It makes sense, since you can only influence people to the extent that you can connect with them.

Over the years, I’ve witnessed literally hundreds of professionals become better speakers. Along the way, I’ve [...]

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Leap Challenge Day 24: Face your Fear

On February 24, 2012 · 10 Comments

So far on this challenge you’ve forged a purposeful vision, identified a team of supporters, and developed a detailed plan. For the days we have left, we’ll be preparing to execute your plan, leverage those supporters, and realize that vision.

With five days left until you [...]

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The Leap Challenge: Getting Started

On February 1, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s February 1st, 2012 and finally time to kick off the Leap Challenge! You’ll be receiving your first task in just a few hours.

Before we launch into the challenge, I’d like to take a few moments to review aims and expectations.

The purpose of the Leap Challenge [...]

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Courageous Leadership

On October 31, 2011 · 1 Comment

People don’t follow titles, they follow courage. – William Wells Brown

How does it make you feel when you see someone demonstrate personal courage?

As for me, I get this odd feeling of respect and usually a strange desire to join them. Ever wonder why that is? I think it comes back [...]

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