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THE VALUE OF CHECKLISTS

Do you use checklists? I must admit, I don’t. I have written to you about the power of the checklist but have not yet incorporated it into my life. I read a book that reminded me of their power and it has me reconsidering how I approach it. The book is called Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven […]

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SEVEN HOPE KILLERS

I don’t know about you, but I try to be hopeful. Having hope is expecting that things will improve and be better. Psychologist Mark Goulston posted this list of “hope killers:” If you have no gratitude, you’re disappointed. If you have no confidence, you’re doubtful. If you have no faith, you’re pessimistic. If you have […]

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ARE YOU HAPPENING TO THE WORLD?

Happening to the World? Do you carry yourself confidently? Do you exude competence? Do you bring energy? Some suck energy. Others bring it. Which are you? Are you a skilled communicator? Are expectations clear? Do you use powerful, encouraging, and empowering words? Are you a good teammate? Are you improving your teamwork skills? Do you […]

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WINNING TEAMS

Do you feel like a winner today?                         Did your team hit its goals? Did you make progress? Rosabeth Moss Kanter studied teams that win and teams that lose. She found that winning teams have some advantages over losing teams. Winning teams: Have a better attitude. Enjoy hanging out with each other. Are more open to […]

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