Compassion
Why the Attitude? The Business Case for Being Nice
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I recently received a call from a frustrated CEO who had concerns about his COO. The COO was brash, antagonistic, and exhibiting a pervasively aggressive disposition.
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Why Leaders Cannot Be Indifferent to the Truth: Part 4— 10 Ways to Create a Culture of Trust
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Check out Part 1 of this series where we discuss the logical fallacy of believing you are entitled to your opinion, Part 2 involving the destruction nature
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Comedy
Weekender: Greg Fitzsimmons on Enshrining Your Legacy
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Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a puppy of thought to start your weekend off with a positive mindset. Why just a puppy (versus
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Moral Outrage in an Election Cycle: Why You Need to Yell Louder
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During speaking engagements, I’m being asked more and more about the individuals running for President of the United States. This is not surprising since
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Culture
Can’t Wait for This Brand New Year? The Waiting May Make It Better
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Tom Petty once sang that waiting is the hardest part. Looking ahead to the entertainment slated for 2016, I think he’s right. How can you not eagerly anticipate
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Weekender: Dana Carvey on Prolific Creativity
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Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a girlie man of thought to start your weekend on the right track. Why just a girlie man?
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The Hunger Games’ Three Ways to Enhance Collaboration
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There’s this great scene in the Hunger Games (Catching Fire) where Katniss and Peeta are speaking at each of the twelve districts as part of their “Victory Tour.
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Aziz Ansari on Why You Need to Find Meaningful Work
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There is an onslaught of information on the need to find meaningful work. It doesn’t take research (although there’s plenty to support the idea) to know
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Patton Oswald and Three Reasons to Avoid Clickbaiting
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Has a salacious headline ever misled you into reading an article? In the internet world, we call this a clickbait. Its purpose is to attract attention
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Honey Boo Boo on Avoiding Hypocrisy Attribution
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I should begin with the disclaimer that I am not a fan of reality TV. I am, however, a fan of fairness. So against my better judgment, I would like to
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