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Great, But Not Good Enough! Many of us have had bosses in the past who inspired us to stretch and reach higher levels of achievement. One of mine was Dave MacLaurin. One year my team had excellent results: a large…
Read MoreThe Simulation. And the “Usual” Dramas… I ran an Organization Workshop recently in Portland, Maine, for Middle Managers. The “OW” gets to the heart of partnership in organization life – why partnership is critical to organizational success, what gets in…
Read MoreWhat to do about THAT employee! You know the one I mean…technically skilled and hard to work with. The same conversation happens every year at his performance review…he does the technical work well and is prickly with other people. As…
Read MoreLast fall, we spoke to the members of the Hampden Business Association about Staff Retention. Since that time, we have talked with several business leaders about this issue. The real costs of losing an employee continue to rise, making this…
Read More“Act in Haste, Repent in Leisure” . . . Written by American author David Foster Wallace, this simple statement is a mantra I use to remind myself of the danger I court when I respond too quickly to events presented…
Read MoreI’m a golfer. My golfing roots run deep…my mother was born in St Andrews in Scotland, where it all started back around 1400. My grandfather was a club maker there, and my dad was a member of the St Andrews…
Read MoreIn order to understand where something has gone off track with someone else, you need to learn more about what you don’t know. You need to understand what is going on for the other person, and what their story is….
Read MoreIn working with clients, we notice an underlying theme. Regardless of whether we’re asked to help with developing a strategic plan, help a team work together more effectively or coach one on one to develop leadership skills or improve on…
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