Terry Starbucker

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The Soul (and The Science To Prove It) of Great Leadership

Terry Starbucker

Her latest book, Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say & Do , shows leaders how to increase their effectiveness through Asset-Based Thinking. Training our brains to overcome our natural negative bias. Highlights from our (all too short) fascinating chat include: Kathy’s definition of great leadership.

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The Truth About “If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It”

Terry Starbucker

We were trading best practices about process and training initiatives that had been considered “successful” I have a problem with using that kind of word without some facts to back it up. I need some kind of measurement that shows how the initiative made the company better, and ultimately more profitable.

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My Interview With Yoda, Social Media Guru and Jedi Warrior

Terry Starbucker

It’s a little known fact that in addition to his important duties as a Jedi Master, Yoda has been behind the scenes training many of us in the ways of Social Media. Yoda: Decide you must how to serve them best. It’s a treat to be able to share with you just a little of his wisdom here. A couple more questions, if I may.

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Brilliant Boutique: 10 Keys To Lasting Small Business Success

Terry Starbucker

We had to rework our business plan, and had to learn how to be more fluid with what we’re offering. It was harder at first, because we didn’t know our specific customers – we knew the general demographic, but we didn’t know their names, or how they commuted to work – by train, by bus, by bike, etc. It’s part of who we are.

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10 Leadership Battles – And How To Win Every One of Them

Terry Starbucker

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full 10 Leadership Battles – And How To Win Every One of Them by Starbucker on November 1, 2009 In our quest to become great leaders we take on a constant stream of internal battles. Concur with your perspective.

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How I Discovered My Leadership Secret Weapon

Terry Starbucker

The agents were well trained, supervised, and coached. They knew what to say, and how to say it. He also knew something that I hadn’t yet (but would soon) learn – John W was another member of the “customer service as a passion” club.

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Square Pegs, Round Holes, and the Peter Principle

Terry Starbucker

We have a high turnover rate at our company and I wonder if having more training around what type of people to hire would help? If your company can devote some time and effort to training everyone on how to hire well, I’m sure the turnover will decrease. I’m going to pass your article along to my collegues.

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