Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 8, 2017

A More Human Short Story – My Path To Leadership Joy . He had a style of leadership that I would classify as undeniably human, and personal. I had experienced the joy of leadership, and it was (darn) good. He called it “ the most powerful thing there is ”. How were we going to deal with this?

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 31, 2018

Leadership. It’s been a journey to the heart of leadership and a tribute to the power of just writing it all down. For those who have read them all already, you have my eternal thanks and I hoped they helped you on your leadership journey. The more human kind. Stay self aware!

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s the classic (and critical) business leadership tug of war, and leaders need to be on the winning side, or their business will be banished to the dustbin of mediocrity. But if the target is higher, then the power shifts to the other side. If you listen closely enough, you can hear it. Stop, breathe, and listen to it. The struggle.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 30, 2013

That’s how I discovered the incredible power of those two little words. “Thank You” To be appreciated is to feel valued. Leadership' My confidence had been restored. That “Thank You” was exactly what I needed, and after that day, I never felt unsettled at that firm again. And it means SO much.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 2, 2015

These posts go to the core of my principles of More Human leadership, as well as take a peek into my heart and soul. It didn’t take me long to get to one in particular, aided by a chance viewing of a video on ESPN…… “It’s the most powerful thing there is” – John Wooden. Just ask John Wooden. This one is for BB.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 31, 2017

“I will not overplay my leadership strengths” – Don’t turn your best qualities into a longer term liability– I call that “ reading my own fine print “; things that we need to be careful about. Harness the power of the collective consciousness ! And they won’t. Happy New Year and Lead Well!!

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Influential Mentor and/or Parent – The influence of my parents and a couple of key mentors have been invaluable to my personal and career development – my parents taught me the value of trust, and my two mentors taught me about business, leadership and optimism in two totally different ways, but both utterly valuable.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

It’s a very powerful exercise well worth doing. Write Down Your “Rules of The Road” – This is another “put it on paper” exercise; 7-10 personal rules to guide your leadership and your life going forward. In my case, there were 4 : Quality, Service, Leadership, and Accountability.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 14, 2013

That’s what great more human leadership is all about. Leadership' And boy oh boy, did things accelerate after that. It was like a flywheel that started to turn powerfully and effortlessly. “POP”! Go pierce a few bubbles yourself, and you’ll see what I mean.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 4, 2015

Last month we published our first issue of Built Oregon , a new digital magazine that is conducting what I call a “grand entrepreneurial experiment”: Can the power of story move the economic dial? The post The Power of Story: 12 Inspiring Lessons from 12 Entrepreneurs appeared first on Terry "Starbucker" St.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Once I could fully disengage from what was happening on the mainland I could literally “feel” the restorative power of just kicking back and enjoying the time off. Ultimately, it’s all a matter of leadership expectations, and the examples that we set.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 22, 2012

For those of us old enough to remember a world without “devices” or “portables”, the possession of all that computing power and global reach in the palms of our hands is awe inspiring. The power of face-to-face conversation. ” It is from those revelations our leadership truly thrives. Lead well!

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 3, 2016

He knew the limits to his authority and did not attempt to “stretch” his powers beyond his capacity as general, although he most certainly could have. – He knew the limits to his authority and did not attempt to “stretch” his powers beyond his capacity as general, although he most certainly could have. –

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Fellow leaders, it’s that time of year again – time to dust off our leadership checklist, and get ‘em done. Proper preparation is key, and I assure you, if you do these 10 things, you’ll be more than ready to make the coming year the best one ever for your leadership. Leadership'

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 4, 2016

I’ve been fortunate enough over the course of my 34-year career to have arrived at what I call the leadership summit – a high place of great business success and personal satisfaction, and a fulfilling culmination of years of effort, determination, and dedication. It’s a very powerful exercise well worth doing.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 29, 2012

Like many others here in Portland I’ve been increasing my consumption of a certain vegetable – one that has magical powers. Which led me to think about chocolate covered kale in a totally different way – as a form of leadership wisdom. “It’s a superfood!”, ”, the stores proclaim.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Because my brain had been exposed to something very powerful, and life affirming. All this joy during a rock song poses a very interesting question – Can we duplicate this feeling in “real life” when the music stops, and better still, apply it to great leadership? Make your leadership one big anthem. Leadership'

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

It was this: “ Empowerment Equals Leadership Freedom”. Just like a classic rock album (in vinyl, of course), it’s an “oldie but goodie&# that will always be a part of my “collection&# of leadership lessons. So set them free, and find the richness in your leadership life. Tweet This Post.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 21, 2017

My More Human Leadership philosophy and practice is guided by 8 core principles. By early 2006, I had begun to feel a sense of assertiveness and increased confidence in my leadership. I quickly gathered my leadership team together and laid out my plan to distribute the wristbands. They sounded more human.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 17, 2015

Now that you’ve absorbed the 8 basic principles of More Human Leadership , learned the 10 immutable laws that go with them, and truly know the difference between a boss and a leader , it’s now time to dig a little deeper. Study up, and lead well!

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 19, 2015

Note: This is the 4rd installment of excerpts from my book manuscript of “More Human: A Journey To The Heart Of Great Leadership”. . It was a marker I could meaningfully connect to a higher purpose of employee happiness -one of the key principles of More Human Leadership. Failing the Supermarket Test.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 3, 2015

A Par 3 Over Water In Palm Springs Brings Back a Powerful Lesson. It’s been a relaxing and fun experience, but walking up to a par 3 hole that features a water hazard always brings back memories, not of a hole-in-one or a long holed putt, but a huge leadership (and life) lesson.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

And, it produces a natural momentum that is a powerful antidote for inertia – and perhaps that’s the biggest benefit of them all. Lead well!

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 21, 2013

The headline blared “ Student Leadership Elections Scheduled – Candidates Wanted ” I found my “more” The next day, I registered to get on the ballot for Student Body President. Leadership' There’s just… more. Go find it, will ya?” But I think they call it “innovation” now.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 7, 2017

He passed away in 2011, and to continue to honor his memory, his service, and his great selfless leadership, I’m presenting his 10 rules of leadership, from his book, “ Beyond Band of Brother s ”. He called them “ Leadership At The Point Of a Bayonet “. Never let power or authority go to your head. Remain humble.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 7, 2017

He passed away in 2011, and to continue to honor his memory, his service, and his great selfless leadership, I’m presenting his 10 rules of leadership, from his book, “ Beyond Band of Brother s ”. He called them “ Leadership At The Point Of a Bayonet “. Never let power or authority go to your head. Remain humble.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 22, 2017

I’ve heard this one time and time again, and it’s a very powerful message about learning from the past. However, as it pertains to great leadership, I would offer that this quote should be amended: “Those who learn best from wisely selected history are destined to greatness”. Note the phrase “ wisely selected “. Day-to-day Management.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Indeed, it’s a very powerful message about learning from the past. Effective leadership selective amnesia also works well on a smaller scale- for example, in assessing the overall potential and performance of teammates, or effectively dealing with negative feedback. Leadership' George Santayana. Day-to-day Management.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 19, 2014

You’ve accepted a big leadership position at a company that had been mismanaged for many years, leaving its employees discouraged, jaded and skeptical. It’s the 2nd principle of More Human Leadership – and an absolute must for any lasting change. Leadership' Building trust as soon as possible.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 29, 2011

He passed away this past January, and I can think of no better way to honor his memory, his service, and his great selfless leadership, then to present his own 10 principles of leadership, from his book, “ Beyond Band of Brother s &# (affiliate link, proceeds to the National Park Foundation). Here are the Principles *: 1.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 18, 2011

The old system of ‘command and control’ — using carrots and sticks — to exert power over people is fast being replaced by ‘connect and collaborate’ — to generate power through people.” - Dov Seidman. Everything flowed through him, and the fear he generated with his sticks was legendary, as well as the power of the occasional carrots.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 24, 2014

In this space I usually write about the “ leading ” part of my philosophy of More Human Leadership. Because to best understand leadership, we need to understand what it means to life a good life. Leadership' Today, I’d like to chat about the “ More Human ” part. Because no good thing ever dies.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 3, 2013

I’ve written several times about one of my favorite leadership lessons, “A Short Course in Human Relations” (click on image at left for a PDF of the slide). That’s a powerful pull to the hubris lever. We HAVE to be strong and confident – projecting an aura of near-infallibility.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 27, 2014

Leaders confront this tug of war constantly, because of the power of either side. Leadership' That is, if the business leader is focused on complete customer and employee satisfaction, and believes great profits will be a byproduct of that focus, quality becomes the chief concern.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 6, 2012

This is a question that has already filled the “Management/Leadership” shelves in the local (and virtual) bookstores many times over – and we’re only 12 years into this century. Argue cohesively and coherently - The power to persuade is a tool you need in your toolbox to navigate all the complicated constituencies in today’s org charts.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 28, 2016

Leadership is a great responsibility – but with that responsibility comes something that we never really hear about in all of our education, training and preparation. And, our leadership suffers. That “something” is stress and anxiety. Our decision-making, temperament, and focus is hampered.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 18, 2015

I have used it many times as a powerful and effective example in subsequent coaching conversations. ” So where does the power in this story come from? I now believe the power comes from three messages: We have strength we are unaware of. Leadership' The Source of Our Strength. The point itself seems pretty obvious.

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