Terry Starbucker

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Why Leaders Need To Think Like Plumbers (Minus the Wrench)

Terry Starbucker

This pressure can generate much “overheated” energy, and get to the boiling point of anger. Note: This is another in a series of “best of” posts that feature my favorite lessons- this one goes back to January 2010). And that’s where a leader can learn a lot from a plumber. Leadership'

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15 Steps To Great Leadership (The More Human Way)

Terry Starbucker

It was May of 2010. 12) Relentless Positive Energy – A leader sets the tone; and must bring positive energy to every interaction. Frank sat back, shook his head, and looked me straight in the eyes. “How did you do this? I mean, to get from where you started to where you ended up must have been a hell of a story.”.

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A Love Song In 1,000 Verses: My Ode To Leadership….And Life

Terry Starbucker

the recent Amazon.com piece in the NY Times) , you CAN can create a high energy culture of accountability, achieve business success, and be a good human at the same time. It’s so much better to filter your leadership through this prism, both personally and professionally.

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The Secrets of Life Hidden in Bohemian Rhapsody (Love Those Anthems)

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Secrets of Life Hidden in Bohemian Rhapsody (Love Those Anthems) by Starbucker on June 10, 2010 I remember the first time I felt it. I felt a jolt of energy and exhilaration unlike anything I had experienced before.

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Leaders as Teachers: Two Things You Absolutely, Positively Must Do.

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Leaders as Teachers: Two Things You Absolutely, Positively Must Do To Be Effective by Starbucker on May 9, 2010 As someone who loves to read, I can get leadership advice from the strangest places. Just a thought. Great stuff.

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Reflections on SOBCon2010: The Power of the Do Tank (Or, When You.

Terry Starbucker

It’s a powerful vortex of positive energy that brings out the best of all who come under its influence. Lisa Grimm May 3, 2010 at 11:40 pm Terry – Thanks for sharing. Steve Woodruff May 4, 2010 at 7:25 am “Do&# Tank. SOBCon has evolved into something totally and utterly different. I was grateful for the feeds.

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The Leader's Power of Positivity – Turning Gray into Great

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Leader’s Power of Positivity – Turning Gray into Great by Starbucker on November 14, 2010 Yesterday my wife and I arrived in Portland Oregon for the first time as residents. He was right – it was a GREAT day.