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Leaders: What Matters Most Today Jun 09, 2023

What are the two most important things your staff needs to do today? 

Now ask each employee individually the same question.

Congratulations If all the answers are the same.

 If they...

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The Opportunity Gap Between Expectations and Acceptance Jun 07, 2023

One of my favorite sayings is, "People rise to the level of standards and expectations but slide to the level of acceptance." Many of you may remember that from my Raise the Bar speech. 

There...

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The Someday Trap Jun 06, 2023

A trap can capture, deceive, or harm someone or something. Relying on ‘someday’ does just that. I’ve seen people die because ‘someday’ they would do something about...

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Life Can Be Hard, and….. Jun 05, 2023

I was talking last week with a Fortune 100 company executive. He spent much of our call telling me how hard life is for him. 

I recapped our conversation at the end of the call by sharing the...

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A Leader’s Last Day of the Month Development May 31, 2023

I was scheduled to work with a district manager on her growth and development. Since we met at one of her locations, I planned to spend the first hour with the DM and the location staff. After...

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Your Daily Lesson on You May 30, 2023

For over 30 years, I have been reviewing my day before I go to sleep. Inventories are beneficial for companies and people. I quickly review what I’ve done well, what I could do better, and...

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One Step Forward: The Daily Path to Long-Term Success May 26, 2023

In pursuing the life you desire, progress is often measured by the leaps and bounds you take. However, success is found in the single steps forward you take daily. That’s how One-Day Success...

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Sales Tip: The Double-Edged Sword of Choice Bias May 24, 2023

Choice bias refers to a salesperson's predisposition towards specific products and services based on personal preferences. Although mostly unconscious, this bias can significantly impact sales in...

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