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Word of The Year – 2024

How have you entered the new year? Did you create new year resolutions? Did you create new goals? Did you pick a word for you to focus on in the new year? All of these are things I have done to go after 2024. Why do we think a new year will change our life? One word…HOPE! I know one year is only separated by seconds, but it gives me HOPE that...

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Saying no to good things, saying yes to gooder things

I'm taking a step back from The Impact of Leadership in 2024. That feels weird.

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The Cost of Ignoring Curiosity: What's Lost When the Flame Flickers

“Then, one day, I was driving my little boy to school, and I saw a quote by Walt Whitman; it was painted on the wall there and it said, ‘Be curious, not judgmental.’ I like that.” (Ted throws a dart.)

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Strategy, Planning, Execution: Paintball & Business

This weekend I had the opportunity to be part of my wife’s family reunion. The South came to Wisconsin for a wonderful weekend of food, fellowship, and paintball. Yep! The family that shoots each other stays together. No that is not how the expression goes but it worked for us. I learned several things while playing paintball this weekend. First, I am terrible at it. Second, it requires a...

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Decoding Curiosity: Exploring the 5 Dimensions and Finding Your Profile

"Curiosity refers to the recognition, pursuit, and exploration of novel, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous events where there is a feeling of interest and the potential for learning."

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Attitude of Gratitude: Bring On The Corn

Happy Thanksgiving! Is it just me or do you also find it hard to believe that we are already at this point where we have Thanksgiving and Christmas literally in front of us?! I normally love these two holidays but HOLY MOLY this year has flown by way too fast. I am officially old because I say that every year now. Well, this blog is something I needed to write because I am not ready...

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Encouragement, Flattery and Trusting Teams: Part 3, The Leaders Role

The responsibility to cultivate trust also involves guarding against toxic leadership. Toxic behavior erodes trust faster than any external factor.

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Three Poor Leadership Traits

Lets be real. No filters. No BS. Three Poor Leadership Traits that I have done and really messed up: Lack of emotional intelligence Strong passiveness Being too nice Lack of emotional intelligence: Are you able to see how your team views you as a leader? Are you present when your team needs you? Are you disappearing at stressful times?...

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Encouragement, Flattery and Trusting Teams: Part 2 Countering Toxic Leadership

By actively countering toxic behaviors, promoting open communication, and creating a positive work environment, authentic encouragement is a beacon of trust within teams.

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Are You A MULTIPLIER or DEMINISHER Leader?

Last Friday, I was able to attend a leadership conference with several of my leaders. We were able to hear several speakers focus on leadership and how to inspire our teams. There was one speaker that really made an impact on me because her message got me to think about how my leadership could be inspiring or draining my team. The speaker was Liz Wiseman and her book is titled MULTIPLIE...

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