Terry Starbucker

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Why You Should Bring a Startup Founder Mindset To Your Leadership

Terry Starbucker

When I moved here to Portland in 2010 I wasn’t really looking for those folks – I had just gotten out of a long-time corporate career, mostly in the Cable TV business, and was looking to settle into a nice business/leadership consulting practice whilst I kept writing my blog and my book.

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The Joy of Leadership

Terry Starbucker

It was early in 2010… We thought he was indestructible. I arrived at our office in Casper and found the atmosphere to be as welcoming as ever – these folks knew that I had lost one of my most important mentors, and they were very gracious and supportive. A More Human Short Story – My Path To Leadership Joy .

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The 5 Minute Leadership Makeover

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The 5 Minute Leadership Makeover by Starbucker on July 25, 2010 You have a very important team meeting at 9 AM. Your mind flashes to a quote that your mentor told you to always remember. It’s 8:54.

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9 Ways Social Media Can Make You A Better Leader

Terry Starbucker

You get to talk to (and learn from) leadership gurus and rock stars - If it wasn’t for my active involvement in Twitter, I never would have had a chance to interact with some of my long-time leadership mentors. I was so pleased to discover that these folks are often approachable, receptive, and helpful. Popularity: 7% [ ?

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The Best Leadership Advice You Will Ever Get

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Best Leadership Advice You Will Ever Get by Starbucker on August 15, 2010 Is from yourself. All that education is valuable, no doubt, but leadership advisers, mentors, teachers and gurus cannot make decisions for you.

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Put Your Dreams On Paper….and Watch What Happens

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Put Your Dreams On Paper… and Watch What Happens by Starbucker on May 27, 2010 17 years ago, I was sitting at my desk, wondering what became of my career. Iconic88 May 27, 2010 at 7:47 am What a great post!!

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Leaders As Diplomats: A Short Course in Cross-Functional Communication

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Leaders As Diplomats: A Short Course in Cross-Functional Communication by Starbucker on September 26, 2010 Imagine this scenario: You have assembled a crack team that is highly motivated, efficient, and effective.

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