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A Conversation with Glen Van Peski

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Glen wasn’t thrilled with my use of “obsessed”. Glen Van Peski said, “Always thinking about better ways to do things. can be frankly annoying to people.” We talk about, having enough, drive to be better, bacon, and more.

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A Colossal Failure to Anticipate

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It's a colossal failure to anticipate when you solve the same problems repeatedly. You maximize the present when you anticipate the future. Failure to anticipate is an ineffective leader's path to glory. Here are 5 ways to develop the skill to anticipate.

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4 Ways Sadness Leads to Gladness

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There's nothing wrong with feeling down. You don't have to sing "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" when it hits the fan. Give yourself a break. Sadness leads to gladness, but it's a roundabout route. Here are 4 ways sadness leads to gladness.

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5 Ways to Practice Vulnerability for Leaders

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What's the difference between vulnerability and oversharing? The people who change us let themselves be seen. How can you let yourself be seen? How much is too much? I decided to focus on being vulnerable like a leader in this post.

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Do This to Energize Teams

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You believe the path you’re on leads to Oz. Perhaps it does. But it might lead to flying monkeys that suck the life out of your team. Sincerity isn't enough to energize teams. If you believe you can win, don’t say, “I’m worried we’re going to lose.

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10 Questions Reveal Trustworthy Leaders

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Seth Godin said, “Earn trust, earn trust, earn trust. Then you can worry about the rest.” Be trustworthy if you aspire to lead. Here are 10 questions that reveal trustworthy leaders. Plus, 5 simple ways to be trustworthy.

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Self-Distancing: 4 Ways to Expand Perspective

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You don’t think straight when emotions are high. Self-distancing enables a new way of seeing. LeBron James used self-distancing when he left the Cleveland Cavaliers and went to the Lakers. More.