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You may have heard about the frivolous $85 rocks for sale this season at Nordstrom’s. But for one doctor at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, this rock has a solid cause. READ MORE >> |
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When it comes to professional inspiration, it’s hard to top Warren Buffett. That’s why staying motivated and reaching your 2016 goals should start with his 25/5 Rule. Never heard of it? Read excerpts from this enlightening story. READ MORE >> |
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I once heard someone compare people and learning to cups. I thought it was an interesting comparison. How can people resemble an empty cup? A full one? READ MORE >> |
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“Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing, and you will never be criticized”, wrote Elbert Hubbard. Do you show leadership courage? Are you willing to speak up when you think something must be said? READ MORE >> |
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Recently, Bill Taylor published a post on the Harvard Business Review Blog Network about difficulties of innovating in a company with a long history of success. Much of what he wrote struck a chord with me. READ MORE >> |
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One of my favorite sayings is “You don’t enter the future, you create it.” A number of versions of this saying exist, but this one is closest to a quote by Leonard Sweet. I believe we have control over our destiny. We don’t have to helplessly accept business trends. We can come up with our own future. We do that through innovation. READ MORE >> |
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We get better when we push the limits of our abilities. Dr. Spock from Star Trek would say, “This is logical.” Trying something new out of our comfort zone can be nerve-wracking. Anxiety is part of it and we often shy away from activities that make us uncomfortable. What many do not see, however, is the huge upside for us when we put ourselves out there. READ MORE >> |
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I came across a Ted Talk by Derek Sivers a couple of years ago. I enjoy going back to “Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy” from time to time since, in just under three minutes, Sivers explains more about leadership than any management book I’ve read. READ MORE >> |
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It was in 1986 I attended an awards dinner for real estate agents as a guest. The featured speaker was Mike Ditka, coach of the then recent Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears. After an entertaining and motivating speech, Mr. Ditka was approached by several attendees wanting to meet him or get his autograph. My host was a big fan and we approached the podium. A woman in the crowd noticed his lapel pin. It was gold and it simply spelled out the word “Attitude.” When she let Mr. Ditka know how much she admired the pin, he immediately removed it and gladly handed it to her. It was a wow moment for all of us. “Success begins and ends with attitude,” Mr. Ditka said. READ MORE >> |
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Or is it? Did the ancient Mayans really predict the end of time? I have a different theory. READ MORE >> |