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"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat or drought comes... and never fails to bear fruit." - Jeremiah 17

Category: Caring for People

August 05, 2017 Another “Nice” Trap! 6 Questions To Check Your Credibility

Accountability

I saw the look in their eyes.  Nice words flowed from their leader’s mouth. Yet, I knew that the team had moved past being hopeful that something good could happen. They had moved to a space of frustration and, in some cases, cynicism. You could see it in their eyes…..thoughts like: “Been there, hea...

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May 31, 2017 What’s Your Agenda? 9 Questions You Can Ask To Help Stay Honest!

Caring for People

So what’s your agenda?” asked this leader. We were engaged in a very focused conversation regarding our work with him and the other leaders in the company. His “spidey senses” were tingling as he felt the pressure to learn, grow and become a more competent leader. His suspicion of a “religious agend...

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March 23, 2017 Watch Out! Don’t Get Tangled In This Trap 6 Questions You Can Ask To Help Avoid This Trap.

Accountability

So, what’s keeping you from stepping up and apologizing for how you handled yourself?” This question was given to help this leader “own” their part of a critical relationship gone sideways. Three times, this week alone, I “found” myself needing to step into these “more than just a little difficult” ...

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February 23, 2017 Quit Pushing Rope! 3 Questions to Help Your Team, Clients and Suppliers Come Join You!

Accountability

No, I don’t”! This was the response in the very current and active story I brought you in last week’s blog “Purpose Clarity Shapes How You “See” People”. The ongoing story, over the last couple of months since that strong declaration, is one of hope and inspiration. For the moment, let’s hold that t...

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