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Can one degree really make a difference? You bet!
"Anything in life worth having is worth working for." Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), Scottish industrialist & philanthropist; founder, Carnegie Steel Company Good or Great? You decide… At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam.And with steam, you can power a train….and change an organization. One extra degree makes all the difference. Click to learn more. Be 212 in 2008. Adapted from Max...
Read MoreHow Have I Failed Thee? Let Me Count the Ways
We should expect to encounter many failures along the way of transformative changes. How many ways can failure work for you? Read about introducing the concept of "failing is a good thing" into your meetings to lead your organization.
Read MoreOn Being Principal for a Day…and Being Flexible and Open in Your Thinking
Inflexible minds make organizational change quite difficult. But why does some of our openness and eagerness seem to disappear as we ‘grow up’? Read more about the techniques offered by CEO of the Chicago Public School to (re)learn flexibility in thinking.
Read MoreTrust Your Instincts. Ditch the Bad Seeds. And Watch Your Creativity Soar
It is challenging to experience change and build partnerships professionally or personally. How important is trust in building partnerships? Trust your instincts in these 5 areas, when leading and managing organizational change.
Read MoreNever Forget: The USS New York
Fifth in a new class of warship, the USS New York was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. The ship’s motto: ‘Never Forget.‘
Read MoreCollaboration
How do you collaborate as a leader? Try tossing out a idea that has yet to be fully 'baked'. See what and how others will take that idea to a level and place you could not have dreamed.
Read MoreThe Importance of Selection in Choosing the Right Yardstick to Measure Performance
Why would you even consider for one moment measuring yourself against the yardstick of someone who is not well? Frequently identify, re-assess and select the best yardsticks for ‘performance’ for you and what you consider to be success.
Read MoreIs it Possible to Teach Emotional Intelligence?
Intangibles such as soft skills and emotional intelligence truly separate managers from effective leaders. How can you recognize and positively manage your emotions and those of others in groups. Read these 2 action steps to develop the soft skills via reflection exercises and modeling.
Read MoreFive ways to better listening…and leadership
What do you feel is the single most important characteristic of a good listener? Apply these 5 ways to better listening in all the different roles of your life.
Read MoreDo You Talk to Think or Think to Talk?
Do you talk to think or think to talk? This is a helpful question ask of yourself and to the people with whom you interact frequently. Seek advice on how to best adapt your learning style to get the most out a (interactive) situation.
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