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Leadership Memo 2023-5 After more than a year, Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, continues to inspire his fellow countrymen to fight on, and he continues to lead an international campaign to garner monetary and military support. An amazing feat by a…
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There are many healthy ways to respond to conflict and to earn the respect of others during times of conflict. Last week, we looked at the first thing we should do: Empathize with the feelings of others. Today, we’ll look…
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You probably don’t like conflict. Most people try to avoid it as much as possible! But conflict is inevitable in life—because no one is perfect. But if you want to build a better future and pursue your purpose, we need…
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Leadership Memo 2023-4 Since Feb 24, 2022, the world has taken notice of Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as he led his people through one of the biggest land invasions in recent memory. President Zelenskyy is not a seasoned politician or…
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Last time, I told you about Dave Cowens, an NBA (US National Basketball Association) star who disappeared one day on a quest for solitude and meaning. I noted that to "find yourself" requires that you take time to look. And…
Dave Cowens, a star basketball center for a team in the US National Basketball Association (NBA), disappeared. Without warning, he walked off the practice court, showered, dressed, and drove away. Alone. He kept driving to… somewhere. His only explanation was…
Leadership Memo 2023-3 Many people around the world are in shock! Layoff was a US thing. Whenever things are tight, US companies would lay people off. That didn’t happen anywhere else in the world. Even the labor laws outside of…
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Listening is probably the most important skill in building relationships, whether they are business or personal relationships. But sometimes people run into trouble in their relationships when they think hearing and listening are the same. In fact, there’s a big…
Leadership Memo 2023-2 Last month, I mentioned that the job of a 21st-century leader is to create and maintain an environment that allows the workers to work at their natural best, where employees feel safe and motivated to contribute to…
Wendy got together with Peter and educated him on psychological safety, and what she and Bob have been planning for the upcoming facilitation workshop. Peter: “Wow, Wendy, thanks for the explanation on psychological safety. I get it now. But I…
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