The Joy of Independence

We crave it. We demand it. We fight for it. Freedom to do what we want. To do it our way. To do it on our own.
We resent those who keep us from it. Leaders. Managers. Parents. Why won’t they leave us alone?

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Yikes! Half the year is gone!

Here we are at mid-year already. Hopefully things are moving right along and you and your team have much to celebrate. If instead, you have a big mess on your…

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Dealing with Giants at the Boston Marathon

I had made a long list of giants that would or could show up along the course and had prepared for each one. I got over or around every single one of them that day. Except the one I never even considered.

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Facing the Impossible?

Here is an inspirational story to share with your team or an individual when she is feeling down or discouraged or feeling like she is being asked to do the…

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Stupid or Genius?

Here’s a great one. Spoken like a genius. A nice reminder for leaders everywhere Are there any fish on your team who are expected to climb trees? What to do…

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Is your team gung ho?

If it’s not as Gung Ho! as you’d like it to be, go outside and observe nature for a while – in particular – the squirrels scampering non-stop, beavers building…

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