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Guest Post: Be a Great Boss with an Organizational Constitution
I’ve been a fan of Chris Edmonds for quite some time. His down to earth attitude, combined with his incredible insights into organizational culture made an impression on me from day one. I am a long...
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When Are Leaders Needed Most?
Sue had worked for her client as a full-time consultant for nearly 10 years and for the most part she was happy. She was doing interesting work with people she liked and didn’t have a lot to complain...
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Leadership Thrives With the Power of Two
So many people aspire to be top dog, the Big Kahuna, the CEO, that they cease to realize that sometimes it’s more fun, fulfilling, and energizing to be Number Two. The person who sits on the top of...
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Future Focused: Inside the Spring 2016 issue of CTDO magazine
Today I’m hosting a guest post from Ann Parker of Chief Talent Development Officer Magazine (CTDO Magazine). It’s a fantastic resource that I wanted to highlight for Talent Development practitioners....
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The Most Telling Question I Ask Everyone I Meet
Just over five years ago, I went on a series of job interviews before I decided to start my own business. In each organization, at some point in the process, I was introduced around the office and...
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Measure What Matters: Quick and Dirty Ways to Measure Success
A couple of years ago, our family went on vacation to Fiji. Our expectations were lots of clear blue water for swimming and many smiles. We found both of those things and more. On several polls by...
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Dumb Things Leaders Say When They Think No One is Listening
Waiting for my flight during a long layover, I admit, I tried to read my book but listened to a lot of the people around me talk on their phones. More than a few of them used their time productively...
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7 Major Leadership Mistakes You’re Making Right Now
Once upon a time, I was an HR consultant who was regularly invited into organizations to conduct 1×1 interviews with their employees. We’d talk about what was working, what wasn’t, and their...
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How the Best Interviewers Look Beyond Skills for Culture Fit
One of my favorite times during the year is when high school seniors around the world apply to College. I’m an alumni interviewer for my university, and I’m always humbled and inspired by the...
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Office Politics Getting You Down? Here’s How to Survive… and Thrive
Office politics are like a dirty word. We say it while cringing and it’s usually accompanied by a barely perceptible eye roll. Often, when people are asked how they describe office politics, the first...
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5 Must-Dos to Foster Goodwill Even in the Worst of Times
As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, our puppy knew where we were. Although we had only been there a few times, the barking started well before we got through the vet’s front door. It was time...
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