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15 Powerful Ideas

“You cannot look in a new direction by looking harder in the same direction.” ~ Edward deBono “Out there is ...

Think Like a Beginner

Imagine taking up a new hobby such as playing the guitar or learning tennis. You'd begin this process lacking any ...

The Secret to Beat the ‘Big Decision Trap’

Making decisions can be downright scary. What if you make the wrong call? What if the new initiative turns out ...

Tough + Love = Great Leadership

Teachings of the Far East explain the concept of yin/yang. In order to achieve balance, and ultimately success, we need ...

Avoiding Almost

He almost closed the deal.  She almost got that big promotion.  They almost won the championship.  Almost. Near misses can be especially frustrating, since you did almost enough ...

The Brilliance of Brevity

In a smoky bar while drinking heavily, Hemingway made a bet with fellow authors that he could tell a story ...

The Times, They Are a Changin’

Diplomacy with Cuba.  More mobile devices than people on the planet.  Cyber-attacks, not bombs, are the biggest threat to national ...

Your Real Job Goes Far Beyond Your Role

It's not my job. Four of the most poisonous words when strung together. As a customer, how many times have ...

Paying It Forward

Motorists recently enjoyed a friendly turn of fate in Lowell, Michigan. As drivers were pulled over by the police for ...