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Listen UP! Are you listening in 3D?

Listen UP! Are you listening in 3D?

Would you like to make a bigger difference in the world? If so, LISTEN UP!! Everything in the world fits…

8 Tips for New Project Managers from 7 of the World's Leading PM Experts

8 Tips for New Project Managers from 7 of the World's Leading PM Experts

Recently, I asked 7 of the top project management experts around the world: “What advice would you give to a…

What's Your Story?

What's Your Story?

Now, I’m not trying to be nosy or anything, but what’s your story? I don’t mean your life story although…

Why CONFLUENCE is better than INFLUENCE...

Why CONFLUENCE is better than INFLUENCE...

We’ve often heard that leadership is influence. John Maxwell, a leading author and leadership expert, has stated that “All leadership…

Giving and Receiving

Giving and Receiving

Yes, it’s that time of year. It’s time for the holidays – the family, the in-laws, the turkey (or handmade…

Focus

Focus

David Allen writes “An ambient angst pervades our society – there’s a sense that somehow there’s probably something we should…

Why start your project when you can LAUNCH it?

Why start your project when you can LAUNCH it?

“Launching” Your Project I’ve been doing a lot of reading and learning lately about successful “product” launches and then I…

Breaking Free - August 2015 - Dangers of the Nominal Anomaly

Breaking Free - August 2015 - Dangers of the Nominal Anomaly

  The Nominal Anomaly “That’s a stupid title for a newsletter article.” “She’s an idiot.” “That is part of the…

Breaking Free - June 2015 - Is Busy-ness Driving You Crazy?

Breaking Free - June 2015 - Is Busy-ness Driving You Crazy?

  Let’s get busy Do you ever feel like you’re living a checklist life? That you have more tasks on…

Breaking Free - May 2015 - High Cost of Avoiding Confrontation)

Breaking Free - May 2015 - High Cost of Avoiding Confrontation)

  High Cost of Avoiding Confrontation   Conflict Resolution Customer Service Communication Self-Development / Growth Change Management Leadership Critical Thinking…

Breaking Free - March 2015 - Lessons from Special Olympics

Breaking Free - March 2015 - Lessons from Special Olympics

  Lessons from Special Olympics I’m not sure if you know this, but I coach Special Olympics basketball here in…

Breaking Free - February 2015 - The 5 Spires of Leadership

Breaking Free - February 2015 - The 5 Spires of Leadership

  The 5 Spires of Leadership Leadership is one of those qualities that is so hard to measure. Yet, in…

Breaking Free - January 2015 - Avoiding the 2nd Mistake

Breaking Free - January 2015 - Avoiding the 2nd Mistake

  Avoiding the 2nd Mistake Have you ever heard someone say “New Year’s resolutions don’t work.” This will usually be…

Breaking Free - December 2014 - Creating Your Purpose

Breaking Free - December 2014 - Creating Your Purpose

  Creating Your Purpose As we approach the end of another year, many people take time during the holidays to…

Breaking Free - November 2014 - WAIT!

Breaking Free - November 2014 - WAIT!

    WAIT!!! We’re into the holiday season and there is so much hustle and bustle. Is it just me…

Breaking Free - October 2014 - You Don't Need Time Management

Breaking Free - October 2014 - You Don't Need Time Management

    You Don’t Need Time Management You Can’t Manage Time Have you ever been told “You need a time…

Breaking Free - September 2014 - Why NOT to Ask Why

Breaking Free - September 2014 - Why NOT to Ask Why

    Why Not to Ask Why I don’t know if this has ever happened to you… Have you ever…

Breaking Free - August 2014 - There's No Crying in Baseball

Breaking Free - August 2014 - There's No Crying in Baseball

    There’s No Crying in Baseball It’s one of my favorite times of the year… Little League Baseball tournament…

Breaking Free - July 2014 - Status Syndrome

Breaking Free - July 2014 - Status Syndrome

    As you may know because I occasionally mention it in my presentations, it has always been a dream…

Breaking Free - May 2014 - Don't Be a Limp Tree

Breaking Free - May 2014 - Don't Be a Limp Tree

  Don’t be a Limp Tree Have you ever heard of Biosphere 2 and its limp trees? Biosphere 2 was…