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Embrace the Suck

Leading Blog

We can’t develop psychological resilience without experiencing emotional pain and suffering.” The most mentally and physically tough people I know constantly practice the fine art of building resilience—deliberately pounding away at the boundaries of their comfort zone in pursuit of their passions and causes greater than themselves.

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Two Keys for Today’s Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Leaders, anxious to do something about it, began a root cause analysis and did surveys to clarify the extent of the problem and solicit solutions. We now live and work in a world of ambiguity and uncertainty where complex challenges demand collaborative and disruptive thinking. Here’s an example. Are you sure you know?

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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

The SME deck is to be developed in two months, with weekly two hours meetings, on-line or face to face depending on the location of my clients. Root cause analysis. 4) Develop an org chart to assign responsibilities and communicate it to everyone. How to apply the model. Leadership. 8) Drive out fear.

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