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Leadership Lessons from Amy Winehouse and her Song Rehab

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Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011. She was 27. Other famous musicians died at 27: Kurt Cobain Brian Jones – a founding member of the Rolling Stones Jimi Hendrix… Continue reading →

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15 WAYS TO GRAPPLE WITH DISCOURAGEMENT AND EVENTUALLY WIN

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On June 2, 2011, I woke up discouraged and couldn’t think of anything to write. The only reason encouragement matters is discouragement is real. Then it hit me. Write about overcoming discouragement. I… Continue reading →

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Secret Sauce Sunday: One Secret From Five World Class Leaders

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It was 2011. Most words that enter your ears have little impact on your life. But I’m still inspired by words I heard six years ago. Five leaders: Jay Elliot, former Sr. … Continue reading →

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How a Jerk Revealed Her Purpose

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On November 20, 2011, I had a car accident that landed me in the hospital for several weeks. I received a menu from food services every morning. But I was busy doing other… Continue reading →

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The Secret to Dynamic Presentations

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Yesterday I gave my first keynote presentation since the accident on November 20, 2011. It felt like putting old jeans on. Successful presenters create dynamic connections between themselves and audiences. Connect with the past: Weeks before the presentation, I’d asked several people, “What was the best organizational meeting you attended?”

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The Hidden Power of Weakness

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Image source I’ve been living on the weak side of love since my accident on November 20, 2011. I’ll be on the receiving end of compassion for weeks to come. Frankly, total dependence on others is not my preferred form of humility. Learning to be weak: It took me a few days to find the strength [.].

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How Blowing up a Factory Changed Jack Welch

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I asked Jack Welch, at the World Business Forum 2011, to talk about tipping points in his life and he said, “I blew up a (GE) factory the first year I was there.” He was in his mid-twenties and figured his career was over. “I I was running a little pilot plant. It all exploded, went [.].

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