The secret of getting ahead is getting started. —Mark Twain In my workshops, trainings, programs, and publications (such as this blog!), I focus on […]
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The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. —John F. Kennedy Just when you think you’ve got the perfect team
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Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. —Eleanor Roosevelt We all have a general understanding of what gossip is. Most
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Authentic leadership is the full expression of “me” for the benefit of “we.” —Henna Inam I recently had a conversation with one of my Gen
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Time is what we want most, but what we spend worst. —William Penn Time management at work is a perennial concern for everyone. Projects, clients,
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We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve. —Bill Gates Effective leaders know the value of surrounding themselves with
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