The Progress Principle – Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work
What do you think motivates employees? When I ask this question to my clients, typical
April 27, 2017
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The Power Paradox – How We Gain and Lose Influence
Have you ever wondered how some people achieve power while others struggle to advance in
March 16, 2017
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Give and Take – Why Helping Others Drives Our Success
Stop for a moment and think about the typical person who rises to the position of CEO or any other C-suite position in the for-profit world. What are some of the common attributes of this person? How does he or she get this lofty position? Now, consider the axiom of “Nice guys finish last.” Do you think this is true?
February 6, 2017
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The Coaching Habit – Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Imagine that a close friend, relative or colleague comes to you with an issue. She
October 5, 2016
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Connection Culture – The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work
There is a saying in American business circles that “Culture trumps strategy.” The basic idea is
August 9, 2016
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Turn the Ship Around! – A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders
by David Marquet Review by Doug Hensch Take a quick guess at how many management
May 12, 2016
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To Sell Is Human – The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
When I run workshops on the topic of building resilience, we first talk about the
April 22, 2016
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Free-Range Kids – How to raise safe, self-reliant Children
by Lenore Skenazy Review by Doug Hensch If you’ve read this blog before, you
February 14, 2016
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Reclaiming Conversation – The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
According to some recent Pew Research, approximately two-thirds of all American adults own a smartphone. With
November 12, 2015
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Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned – The Myth of the Objective
If you are like most people, you have at least a couple of goals. Some
October 15, 2015
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