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Contributing to a Culture Change

I got a chance recently to speak to a group of students. I was describing my thoughts on converting a culture like we’ve been working on at our company as we become “leaner.” One of those listening sought me out after I finished. “Those ideas sound good but you don’t understand the place where I […]

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How Are Your Connection Skills?

A management consultant Scott Edinger says for “leaders to make emotional connections” they have to work on their “extraversion” skills. Of course, you may think, every leader is extraverted. But, that’s not really so. Extraversion doesn’t describe a type of personality. It describes how you operate in the world. Extraverts prefer activity. They think out […]

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Manning Models High Standards

Peyton Manning sets a tone. I was reading an article in ESPN The Magazine about his transition to his new team, the Denver Broncos. The behavior modeled thus far is setting a higher standard. When he signed his contract, he went to a press conference, made a statement and answered questions. When he was finished, […]

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The Tone You Set

What kind of tone are you setting today? I once had a boss who was difficult. He traveled a good bit, so I can remember looking at his spot in the parking lot. If his car was gone, it was a relief. If his car was there, I just hoped I could avoid his wrath. […]

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