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How well do you know your people

A number of leaders have asked how to motivate or deal with employees who are uninspired for any number of reasons… frustrations working virtually, the company in turmoil, no one getting raises, focused on “what ifs,” etc.   My first question is: How well do you know the people working with or for you? I prefer

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Dealing with fatique

Thank you to all who wrote what you’d like to talk with me about in response to last week’s question. Many good topics were sent that you’ll be reading about in future Sunday messages. If you haven’t responded yet, it’s never too late. One that’s obviously affecting many is exhaustion from being on screen. Zoom fatigue

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A question for you

I know you have a lot going on and you’re juggling many priorities, so I’ll keep this brief. I’ve been sending you a message every Sunday evening for some time, giving you food for thought that can help you elevate the leader in you. Topics have run the gamut, often including a brief story about someone

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Team feedback

Have you tried this gutsy way to get feedback from your team, your staff, your family? It requires being open to hearing about your blind spots and not becoming defensive. In the long run, you – and your team – can grow from the experience. Here’s how it works. Chet started the meeting with his

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What you say about you

Some people don’t like talking about themselves with people they don’t know well. Then there are those who never stop talking about themselves. The fact is, our communication with others is how we build relationships. What we say, how we say it (tone is incredibly telling), how often we talk, all impact others’ impressions of

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