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Two Great Learning Opportunities for Aspiring Leaders

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The book is scheduled for release in January of 2011. Here are the links one more time: How to Make a Smooth and Rapid Transition to Leadership Secrets to Make Your Next Performance Review Meeting Productive, Powerful, and Painless If you liked this post, please tweet it, like it, share it, or leave a comment.

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How Much Margin Do You Have? | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer

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Later, when I was working as a research engineer in the chemical industry, I used the concept of design margin as I developed new products and worked with customers to get our products qualified for their applications. Reply Guy Harris says: January 11, 2011 at 9:16 pm Hi Kelly – Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment.

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Reinvent Yourself For Greater Success | Guy Harris: The Recovering.

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I have only known the product as a protective wrap for packaging. From wall covering to packaging product and eventually to a nearly $5 billion dollar/year business. Reply Guy Harris says: February 2, 2011 at 8:06 pm I’m not sure exactly what the inventors had in mind. That’s quite a reinvention.

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Group Problem Solving - Give People a Chance to Talk | Guy Harris.

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The time you invest in the process will come back to you many times over in the increased energy and productivity that the meeting generates. The next time you lead a group problem solving session, make sure you allow the time necessary to let everyone have their say. Graphic by www.lumaxart.com.

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Effective Communication: Begin With The End In Mind | Guy Harris.

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She has embodied what this blog is all about: learning to get over your ego, fears, self-consciousness, and self-protective behaviors to do what needs to be done to have healthy, productive relationships in all areas of your life. Que faire comme production concrète pour un TPE sur la communication des dauphins?

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I Need Your Help – What Would You Like to Know About the DISC Model?

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I’m putting together a product called “Making the DISC Model Work for You,&# and I want to make sure that I don’t leave anything out. September 13, 2010 by Guy Harris Filed under DISC Model 4 Comments I know that your time is valuable, so I’ll get right to the point. I need your advice!

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Using Detours To Get Where You Want to Go

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It could be a business direction decision – what product to launch ( or cancel), how to offer a service, or what market to enter ( or leave). It could be a college choice – which college to attend and what to study. It could be a career choice – what to do, where to do it, etc.