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14 Behaviors That Increase Trust
“All things being equal, people work with people they like and trust. All things not being equal, people still work with people they like and trust.” –John Maxwell There is nothing more important than trust in leadership. Whether you are talking about leading your...
Nature-Deficit Disorder
Thank you to my good friend and colleague, Dr. Tracy Weyer, for inspiring this post. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2020, Americans spend about 90% of their lives indoors. After the shelter-in-place orders were instituted, we saw more and more...
Jose Alvarenga—Surviving More Than A Year Lost At Sea
If you have never heard of Jose Alvarenga, you will want to hear his incredible story of survival at sea. I first heard this story last year while reading 438 Days—by Jonathan Franklin. El Salvador 1975 Jose Alvarenga was born in Garita Palmera, Ahuachapán, El...
Get To The Point
“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” –Blaise Pascal After writing a blog for several years and teaching classes regularly, I have found deep truth in Pascal’s words. Being concise is hard! But with many people now working remotely—being clear,...
A Non-Anxious Presence
Several years ago a mentor of mine used a term I had not heard before—he said he wanted to be a “non-anxious presence” for people. I didn’t really get it at first, but after years of hearing him talk about this, I think I am finally beginning to understand why it is...
Understanding the Role of Pay in Motivating Your Team (and What Else Drives Them)
Several years ago, I was having a conversation with a fellow leader who was having a difficult time with their team. The team was disgruntled and disengaged. At the end of the discussion, the manager said, “Well, they have a fixed salary and we have no control over...
The Five Science-Based Practices of the Thriving Organization
If you have been in the workplace for a while, chances are good that you've had a job you didn’t love. The research we discuss today will help you understand what was lacking in that employer. If you currently run a company or lead a team, you need to know about these...
