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Knowing Where You Stand: Building Trust in Business Relationships

“Knowing where you stand” is an important element in assuring a satisfactory business relationship. Hopefully, you are clear about your status and how you perform, but my experience is that we are never 100% accurate. Some effort to gain more insight always helps. In my capacity as a human resources operative, I often talked with […]

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Building Trust, One Marble at a Time

“Trust is the stacking of small moments over time, something that cannot be summoned with a command – there are either marbles in the jar or there are not.” – Brené Brown, Dare to Lead Trust – I’ve learned that being trusted is among the most sought-after character traits. The leadership books tell me that, as […]

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Sharpen Your Learning: Embracing Your ANEW Skills

Erika Andersen, writer and speaker, says that increasing your learning requires attention to your ANEW skills. Here’s what she means: Aspiration – To aspire to learn is to be ambitious about adding to your skill set and to approach each opportunity with intention. Neutral Self-Awareness – This is about being humble in your assessment of what you […]

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Transformational Leadership: Lessons from Pat Summitt

Even though Pat Summitt passed away at the age of 64 several years ago, her legacy continues to inspire leaders around the world today. Her story is celebrated across news and sports channels, reminding us that true leadership transcends time. Summitt served as the head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team, guiding her […]

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