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Creating Creativity

Extraordinary leaders are, by definition, creative leaders. They see things others don’t see. They find new and better ways to do things. They consistently pull win-wins out of no-win situations. So, how do you improve your creativity and become a better leader? Last week I picked up some creative gems from Cliff Selbert, co-founder of […]

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Friday the 13th

It’s estimated that 17 to 21 million people in America suffer from paraskavedekatriaphobia. Say that one three times fast. Actually, I’d be impressed if you could say it just once. It’s the fancy name for the fear of Friday the 13th. Donald Dossey, founder of the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, NC,

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The Cost of Freedom

My mind always seems to meander on November 11th. It usually begins at Versailles at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 1918. Then it’s off to a tour of courage and sacrifice: Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Bastogne, Ia Drang. Soon my thoughts drift to those who gave all they had, who

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Just Do It

I love detail-oriented people…I’m just not one of them. I’ve been reminded of this recently in my training for the Chicago Marathon. I really dove in to the preparation with both feet. I got a hold of a few training plans online and fashioned a plan that would go well with my busy schedule. I

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