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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: Leadership Tips

July 04, 2016 Hire S..L…O….W…..L……Y…….!! The One Word You Must "Hear" Clearly When Hiring!

Leadership Tips

I need to find someone soon.” “We are overworked and can’t keep up.” “We have way too much work; this is not sustainable.” “Even when I do get someone, they are not a good fit.” “I can’t believe that they left when they did. Why didn’t they talk to me?” The pressure to find good people is a HUGE cha...

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June 27, 2016 Get Rid Of The Nice Suggestions . . . . . This Is Required!!

Accountability

It’s interesting watching themes that unfold as one goes about their week. Multiple times I have had conversations with Mavericks and their leaders regarding the roadwork required to: Invite a team member to choose an attitude that is aligned with the values of the company. Follow through on a deliv...

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June 15, 2016 Decision Time! Time To Make Space - Stimulus Response - Your Choice!

Caring for People

It was the last thing I felt like doing – I needed to initiate a difficult conversation with someone. A few hours before, this person’s approach towards me was like a bit of the proverbial “bull in the china shop”! The more intensely they pushed in, the more my back went up against the wall. The mo...

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June 01, 2016 Business Leader Take Heart! Time To Be Born Again!

Experiencing God @work

From time to time the hard, and at times unforgiving and unfair realities of life, come crashing in on everyday people like you and me. This “crashing in” reminds me of the following realities: People need Christ, You need Christ, I need Christ. These relational challenges spill over into, what seem...

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