Terry Starbucker

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If We Know HOW To Be Happy, How Come We Still Can?t BE Happy?

Terry Starbucker

Back in 2009 I read a piece in the New York Times by David Brooks about Vaillant and the study , in response to a longer piece published in the Atlantic about the same time entitled “ What Makes Us Happy ” written by Joshua Wolf . Well, not exactly. It doesn’t always work that way.

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10 Critical Leadership Battles (And How You Can Win Them All)

Terry Starbucker

We have to understand what’s going on in their hearts and minds – the better to pinpoint and address performance issues, as well as properly match skills AND personalities to key responsibilities. That school is now closed. Which side are you on ? Let’s be leaders. Will you follow me?

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Loosening the Reins: Why It’s Important To Pass the Leadership Torch

Terry Starbucker

A still from my May 2009 ‘state of the business’ video. The experience also was fitting given my state of mind at that time back in 2009. His personal and political skills were so good, and his community outreach efforts had been so successful, that we had started to call him “Senator” around the company.

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10 Leadership Battles – And How To Win Every One of Them

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full 10 Leadership Battles – And How To Win Every One of Them by Starbucker on November 1, 2009 In our quest to become great leaders we take on a constant stream of internal battles. That school is now closed.

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Wanna Be a Success? Turn Over a Few More Rocks

Terry Starbucker

Turn Over a Few More Rocks by Starbucker on November 8, 2009 Today I’m launching my new site design (thank you Thesis and Jesse Petersen !). This was by far smoothest design/implementation for Thesis to date: a testament to your communication and leadership skills. I like the new look. It is causal and comfortable.

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15 Basic Steps To Mind-Blowing Customer Service: Lessons From A.

Terry Starbucker

While the sights, lights, art, food, chocolate (oh yes), and all else this place has to offer have been fantastic, there was one particular thing I really wanted to share with you. ] Tweet This Post Tagged as: customer service { 10 comments… read them below or add one } Robin Dickinson December 27, 2009 at 4:36 pm Excellent post, Terry.

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How A Glass Half Full Helped Me (And Can Help You Too)

Terry Starbucker

Tweet This Post Tagged as: Glass Half Full { 13 comments… read them below or add one } Ash Srivastava December 20, 2009 at 9:31 pm Congratulations Terry !! Lance December 21, 2009 at 5:51 am Terry, Happy 4th blog birthday!! Clark Rich Becker December 21, 2009 at 11:15 am Great story Terry. Popularity: 5% [ ? Sounds cool.

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