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The value of direction in a sea of change
As our organizations undergo restructuring, take on new initiatives, expand, contract and otherwise evolve, a refrain is often heard from employees, “please, no more change.” This can seem a bit odd...
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Think yourself happy #1: Take Responsibility
In recent months I’ve experienced the phenomenon of thinking oneself happy. I know, this sounds like something you’d find printed on a Starbucks cup or a $4.00 fridge magnet at the Hallmark store....
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Think yourself happy #2: Own your decisions
The second key to becoming more happy, I’ve realized, is owning your decisions. This is complementary to the first key, take responsibility for everything. How many times have you heard someone say...
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Get focused: Frame your desires in the positive
Stating what you want in positive terms will make you happier and more effective. I know what you’re thinking. “Really? Get happier by being positive? No kidding.” And I suppose you could be forgiven...
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Career Development: What Makes a Great Opportunity
For many people, their job is a trap. For others, it’s an inspiration. Why such a big difference? I was chatting about this with a colleague the other day. He’s had a long series of exciting and...
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You Never Arrive – The Attitude at the Heart of Continuous Improvement
Leadership lessons come from a variety of sources and on this occasion, the lesson was taught by a three mile stretch of gin clear water in Idaho. More accurately, the lesson came from Mick as we...
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The truth about "Best Practices"
Reblogged from Simply, improvement...: Liz Ryan, CEO and Founder of Human Workplace, has written a great article on her blog and LinkedIn about the folly of "Best Practices" and Benchmarking. I wrote...
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The Blooper Reel Syndrome – How We Kill Productivity Through Meaningless...
There are few things as destructive to motivation, personal development and productivity as making meaningless comparisons. And yet, people do it all the time. We’ve all been in the situation where...
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Can Risk Management Increase Motivation?
Is it possible that going through a formal risk management process can make some tasks more meaningful–and therefore more motivating? I mean that as a real question not simply a rhetorical set up. My...
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Explain Why Before You Explain What or How
Would you step in front of a speeding bus? Probably not. What if you were trying to save someone you love–your child or spouse or sibling? More likely. Fortunately, in business there is not much need...
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