Terry Starbucker

JUNE 4, 2017

You get to a point where you believe your skills are so sharp, and so good, that you can actually overcome the Peter Principle, and change a person into something they are clearly not. Because of something called hubris, an affliction that seems to lurk around nearly every leadership corner, mixed in with a fear of failure.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

How a sharp focus on rigor, discipline and quality plays right into basic human nature. The use of “ High Speed Voice Technology ” and other decidedly lo-tech (but very effective) tools. The More Human way that Menlo works with clients to build joyful relationships. The business value of getting things done.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Friday: “ Think Ahead & Prepare “ The last day of the work week is an excellent time to look ahead – there should always be time to keep our visions sharp. Since the first four days were disciplined and productive, there should be plenty of time to refine the longer-term plan.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

This is in sharp contrast to those of a generation ago- teacher, banking/finance and medicine. The distinction of famous vs. infamous has been blurred, and recognition for recognition sake is now the norm. Admittedly, the sampled demographic is younger than Generation Y, though the same trend is found within the Millennials.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 6, 2014

There seems to come a time in a leadership career where you think you can actually change a person – the hubris level gets to a point where you believe your skills are so sharp, and so good, that you can actually overcome the Peter Principle. Several times.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 3, 2010

So, if they are coming in at ten am instead of 8 sharp, or linger at lunch hours just a wee bit longer, it is because their hours are far different from yours. If you really knew what they did, you probably would embrace your 8-4 or 9-5 regular hours with glee!!!

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 24, 2010

And be careful with the sharp end Maybe that falls under your second point. Ben, it is certainly a tool, and yes, it can have a sharp end! Bret bencurnett January 26, 2010 at 10:53 am Hi Terry. I’d add this: Social media is a tool. Whether or not it works for your business depends on how you use it. Anyway, thanks for the list.

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