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How to turn key employee turnover into an accelerator

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March 8, 2017

We were just over two months away from wrapping up our best year ever. Momentum was strong. Morale was high. And, the team I had worked so hard to fashion…

Why aren’t smart people enough?

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October 22, 2015

It takes more than just having smart people. You need leadership, too.

Disciplined execution is only half the equation

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August 24, 2015

Disciplined execution is important, but it’s only half of what’s needed if you’re going to build something great.

Choosing the Right Board Members

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April 17, 2015

Choosing the right board members is critical for business success. Here are three considerations that can make all the difference.

5 Steps to Ensure Cascading Goals that Promote Teamwork

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February 25, 2015

Here are 5 steps I have taken this year to ensure that I cascade goals that promote teamwork.

Why You Don’t Have to Agree to Respect and Support Someone Else

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February 11, 2015

To respect and support another person, whether a team member or a spouse, you don’t have to agree. Here’s why…and how you can reframe your mindset.

Challenging the Typical Hiring Biases and Building Great Teams

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December 15, 2014

If you want to build great teams, you have to challenge the typical hiring biases. Here are two flaws in hiring only senior developers.

What NOT to Do: Take Advantage and Destroy Trust

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December 4, 2014

What are you doing to build your relationships? Are you taking advantage and destroying trust? Here’s a story of a business relationship gone bad because trust was destroyed.

What Are the Most Important Decisions You Make as a Leader?

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October 15, 2014

What are the most important decisions you make as a leader in your organization? In my mind, the answer is straightforward.

The Most Important “I” in Team

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September 1, 2014

As leaders, we have to recognize that the most important “I” in team is the one we’re responsible for: ourselves.