Managers, owners, and executives work on many leadership skills. One that is often high on the list is communication. Yet communication is much bigger than the message you deliver. In ...

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We live in a fast-paced, sometimes crazy world. Owning a business and leading a team can be a drain. You love it, but it zaps energy. How do you recharge? ...

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Running a business or leading a team requires people to be accountable. Or at least that’s what they tell us in B-School. What if you built a team where everyone, ...

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In this episode, we tackle the classic yin and yang of whether to decide to leave a corporate gig to launch out on your own. My guest is Corrie LoGiudice ...

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It has been said that Leadership is a journey. You need direction, vision, and a guide to be an effective leader. It’s a lifelong journey that offers great reward and ...

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Even in a small and semirural American government utility, corrupt leaders aren’t simply dishonest and immoral. They’re dangerous. A riveting and relevant memoir, The Intrepid Brotherhood details a classic story ...

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Peter Drucker once said, “Culture will eat strategy for breakfast.” But how does a leader build the right culture at work? The modern workforce is demanding better feedback cycles, more ...

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Leadership effectiveness can come in many ways. Making the right connections with colleagues, employees, peers, and others requires the right stuff. Sometimes it can help to take a totally different ...

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Putting together a business forecast does not require a ton of skill, but it does deserve some careful attention to detail. In this episode, I visit with Ian Schnoor who ...

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We’re taking a hard look at how companies can differentiate themselves from the competition. What can you say about “being the only one in your segment to do ____________”? My ...

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