Sun.Mar 30, 2014

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Train, Provide, Give and Empower…and Laugh When You Can!

General Leadership

'“We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!” President George W. Bush. All of us remember where we were on 9/11. I had one of the greatest jobs in the world of the Vice Commander of the Tanker Airlift Control Center (TACC). For the non Air Force people, the TACC is the air operations center responsible for the planning scheduling and execution of all airlift and tanker operations, 24/7 365.

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Why It’s Good To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Terry Starbucker

'Talking about pricing at Pioneer Nation (photo by Chris Guillebeau). This past week, I presented a workshop at Chris Guillebeau’s Pioneer Nation event here in Portland that was a little bit out of my comfort zone. It wasn’t about leadership. It was about pricing products & services. And I gotta tell you, it was exhilarating. Scary as heck, but exhilarating.

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7 Ways You’re Missing Opportunities with Millennials

Lead Change Blog

'Check out this guest post by Ryan Currie over on Jon Mertz’ Thin Difference blog! Working with millennials can be a challenge but you’re just making things harder on yourself by missing valuable opportunities in your interactions. Millennials aren’t as selfish, as tuned-out, or as idealistic as they’re pegged to be and they actually provide [.

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The Choice all Leaders Face

Leadership Freak

'The future of organizations is in the growth of the people in them. The more influence you have the more your growth is essential to the growth of your organization.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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What’s Your Brand of Bold?

Lead Change Blog

'Boldness that characterizes extraordinary leaders comes in many shapes and sizes, as well as forms. It’s not a matter of size, race, status, or any number of things that can place the boldest of people in a neat category. In fact, those who are recognized for their boldness are often recognized because their words or [.] Author information Susan Mazza Susan has worked with organizations and individuals around the world for over 25 years in developing relationships that work and producing excep

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Tell Me Stories

Michael Lee Stallard

'#26 “Tell Me Stories” – Have you ever asked someone how his/her day went only to hear a standard reply of “fine?” If you really want to connect, try “I really would like to know how your day went, so tell me stories.” This practice works well with children, spouses and friends, too. This is the twenty-sixth post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.

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John Wooden: They Called Him Coach

Michael Lee Stallard

'Day of Discovery Documentary – John Wooden: They Called Him Coach. I’ve written a lot about legendary Coach John Wooden on this blog, and for good reason. His life, leadership, and legacy are an inspiration to us all. I highly recommend taking the time to watch the documentary John Wooden: They Called Him Coach , available online. You’ll learn more about Wooden’s perspective on success, love, and faith and see interviews with his family and former players.

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The Parable of the Abandoned Blogs and Twitter Accounts – Execution Really is All About Finishing What You Start

First Friday Book Synopsis

'So, here’s your question for the day — what have you abandoned that you wish you had not abandoned? Success requires a lot of starting, and then tweaking, and improving, and collaborating – and, then, sometimes, some intentional stopping. If something is not going to work out, then it’s time to stop doing it. But, […].

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Eliminate “I never heard that before” from Your Workplace Conversations

Management Excellence

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Taking a Look at Command, Control and Authority

You're Not the Boss of Me

'I once had a boss who was a real “my way or the highway” kind of guy. He was a stickler for punctuality and his need for control was so strong that he posted one of his managers at the elevators each morning armed with a clipboard and orders to write down the names of all those unsuspecting stragglers who deigned to arrive past the expected starting time.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Schedule A Job Learning Day For Your Employees

Eric Jacobson

'Having your employees learn more about what their fellow employees do is invaluable. When everyone knows how each job/position on your team fits together, your team can accomplish so much more. Plus, the new-found knowledge drives a better appreciation for what everyone does, and proves to the team, that success comes only when all the pieces fit together like a well-oiled machine.

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Romans 4 – Core Series

Ron Edmondson

'Core :: Romans 4 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. Related posts: Relationship Series – Marriage Sermon. Relationship Series: Parenting. Keeping Core Members In A Church Plant. Discipleship as a Strategy…the Need to Grow.

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Nelson Mandela Leadership Quotes

Eric Jacobson

'Here are my favorite Nelson Mandela leadership quotes: "Lead from the back--and let others believe they are in front." "The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall." "It always seems impossible until it''s done." "I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.