I like Dan Pink. First of all, he’s got a cool, slightly gutsy last name. Second, he writes about fun stuff. He wrote A Whole New Mind about the right-brain revolution and, more recently, Drive about what truly motivates us (affiliate links). As a presentation coach and confessed whiteboardaholic, I love the following video which […]
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Federal holidays are funny. They’re always set up with a specific purpose in mind, but people tend to do whatever they want with them. And I think that’s just fine. Honestly, I’m in that boat most of the time. Take Memorial Day for example. Originally conceived to honor the Union soldiers of the Civil War,
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Exceptional leaders are defined by their generosity. They give value, attention, counsel, insight, vision, service, guidance, protection, and inspiration to their followers. But there are a few things leaders cannot give away. In fact, there are a few things that they must take. They include: 1. Initiative. No one can give you initiative; you have
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We spend an awful lot of time worrying about when and how our vices are going to sneak up and bite us. We all know that despite our best effort those pesky character flaws will surface every once in a while to derail our efforts. The one place in our lives we don’t expect trouble
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My Dad taught me how to use a hammer. How to hold it and swing it just right. How to “let the hammer do the work” as he would say. It’s a small thing, but it’s something I’ve been thankful for my whole life. Something that has made building things easier and more efficient for
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