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"There is no objective reality. We don't see the world as it is, we see the world as we are." Sean was filling out a university questionnaire to help determine roommate compatibility. Beside the questions, "Do you make your bed every day?" and "Do... More...

I was just sent a link to a powerful video that shows – once again – how leaders change reality and shape perceptions – their own and others. The four-minute clip shows Nick Vujicic fully engaged in sporting activities and speaking to young people ab... More...

A big city public transit system just released a report addressing its terrible service and image problems. While some of the panel’s recommendations deal with the organization’s culture, much of it is focused on “fixing” drivers, counter staff, and ... More...

A television producer called me recently to discuss a story she’s working on around declining customer service levels and what to do about it. We agreed that there’s been a big drop in customer service over the past two years. I believe this probl... More...

"Following the path of least resistance is what makes individuals and rivers crooked. Few people drift to success." There are about as many views and definitions of what encompasses "leadership" as there are experts in this field. There is one poi... More...

‘Turn prospects into buyers with content marketing.’ ‘Create opt-in permission to deliver content through email using the drip/nurture system.’ ‘Deliver content to develop trust and authority.’ What, exactly, do these claims mean? And how is ... More...

Reason for writing Coach Yourself to Win: I recognized that there was a sizeable coaching gap in the corporate world between those executives at director level and above—in whom companies are willing to invest—and all others. Beyond that, everyday... More...

From the moment — the very moment — that I downloaded the program, I began to get emails. Emails introducing me to additional capability that I could get if I purchased the entire program. Deals if I purchased NOW rather than waiting for the trial pe... More...

Although automating employee appraisals can make HR’s life a lot easier, the truth is there is a lot more to it than that. What your organization really needs is a complete performance and talent management process to work alongside the traditional e... More...

Historically, sellers have been the one touching the buyer as marketers developed the brand awareness and hopefully brought buyers in – to be aware of the brand and trust it (or have some sort of mental relationship with it). Marketing has never ... More...

"Structure influences behavior. When placed in the same system, people, however different, tend to produce similar results." — Peter Senge, The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of The Learning Organization The CEO of a national retailer was ... More...

"Above all, we know that an entrepreneurial strategy has more chance of success the more it starts with the users — their utilities, their values, their realities ... the test of an innovation is always what it does for the user...it is by no means h... More...

Do “Learning Organizations” really outperform the competition? By Daniel R. MacDonald Large organizations often implement large scale e learning management systems (LMS), like SAP or PeopleSoft, that offer a plethora of courses and a never-en... More...

A fascinating phenomenon pervades major symphony orchestras. Whenever a new guest conductor steps onto the podium, a musician will know – within two seconds or less – if that conductor will be an inspiring leader. Even if you have never seen them b... More...

Don't fall for the myth that some bosses are just too busy to meet with you. The truth is no matter how busy your boss may be, your boss DOES NOT have time NOT to meet with you on a regular basis. Don't get me wrong. You should be very, very caref... More...

"Rank is an appointed position. Authority is an earned condition. Rank is decreed from above. Authority is conferred from below. Authority vanishes the moment those who bestow it stop believing, respecting, or trusting their appointed boss, though th... More...

A 2009 US Department of Education study revealed that on average, online students out performed those receiving face-to-face instruction. AND 1 in 6 higher education students are enrolled in online curriculum. Summer has come and gone and we are... More...

Why do you think buyers take so long to decide? Do you really think they want to take that long? Think of a decision you had to make with one of your teammates, or a family member. What was the difference between what you wanted to happen, and ... More...

Rewarding and recognizing employees is a ticklish business. It can motivate people to explore more effective ways to do their jobs - or it can utterly discourage such efforts. Here are a few tips and traps: * Establish a clear link between wh... More...

How do you and your spouse/partner figure out where to vacation? When you have a need for a new car, how do you and your family choose it? When your work unit (team, company) wants a new training program, how do you go about choosing if/when/why... More...

Networking isn't what you do at a meeting; it's what happens because you were at the meeting. Here are the steps: 1: FOLLOW THROUGH IN WRITING WITH EVERYONE YOU SHOOK HANDS WITH: A quick note or email message will help the people you met remember... More...

Measuring employee or organizational performance can cut both ways. It can play a valuable role in improving organizations - or it can stand in the way of necessary change. Used effectively, measurement can provide vital feedback that shows whethe... More...

When you became a manager, there's a good chance that you didn't realize that providing employee training would become a major portion of your job. However, it's a fact that teaching is an essential function of every managerial job. When you're in ch... More...

My last blog post discussed Dan Tobin’s new book on building a leadership development program. His first chapter deals with identifying your organization’s high-potential talent. Once high potential people are identified, the next question often is w... More...

There’s lots of talk these days about effectively leading Generation X, Y and other demographic groups in today’s workplace. While each group has varying needs and interests, a very common need is understanding why team or organization changes are ne... More...

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The Coach Behind the Book

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THE JOB OF MARKETING HAS CHANGED – BUT TO WHAT?

Organization Structure Limits or Liberates High Performance

Customer Intimacy and Empathy are Keys to Innovation

Do “Learning Organizations” really outperform the competition?

A Bass Player’s Perspective on Leadership

"Myth 7: Don't Fall for the Myth That Some Bosses are Just Too Busy to Meet With You"

A Customer Culture is Built on a Service Ethic

Back To School For Business

Buyers want a shorter buying decision cycle

How to Make Effort Rewarding

Sellers can’t understand the buyer’s decision process

Networking Starts When The Event Is Finished by Wendy L. Kinney

Measurement Traps

3 Employee Training Tips for Managers

Are You a High Potential? Should You Tell Others If They Are?

The Why Generation: Engage Today’s Workers as Change Partners or Watch Them Turn Off Customers