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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

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 22, 2016 How Do I Improve When I Feel So Pressed? Live The Rule Of 1%!

Accountability

A few times this past week I sat with friends and colleagues who are faced with what seemed to be an insurmountable volume of tasks on their plate. That sense of overwhelm was upon them. Although committed to seeing their leadership grow at work and at home, these Mavericks were feeling maxed out!! ...

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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 07, 2016 Reduce The Fog! One Practice to Help Drive Clarity When Things Are Uncertain

Busyness

Our team hosted the recent Leadercast 2016 event. Andy Stanley was again, for many solid reasons, the first speaker of the day. His focus was the leadership challenge of clarity or, far too often, the lack of clarity with which we operate. Andy suggested something that resonated for me …  Clarity i...

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