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Yesterday, I saw two kids with their bikes, a woman and an older man (grandpa?) in a small parking lot. It was clear they were there for the kids to practice riding in an empty, nicely paved space. As I walked along, I could hear the man’s loud voice. The taller of the two kids

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Simple solution.

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Years ago I worked with Jerry, a manager who had a different way of looking at things. He loved playing What if, a curiosity game that invited broader and more creative thinking. Sure, it drove some people nuts, but others thrived because it encouraged them to think differently, to give airtime to alternative perspectives. This

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Shout out to all the Moms! Many of you are juggling more than ever, managing 10x what you typically do. You’re upholding your work roles, commitments and goals, thoughtfully concerned about your employees, co-workers, clients. AND managing your household filled with family members cooped up with their own needs, goals and frustrations. I commend you

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When it’s a rough route, taking a break can shift your perspective.

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There’s a mixed bag of feelings out there about returning to the office, from “I can’t wait to get back to being with people face to face,” to “I don’t want to go back! I love working from home.” “Julia” is on the fence. She loves leading her team from home and would gladly continue,

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Allow yourself to mentally unwind here for 10 seconds. Breathe…

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In past weeks, I’ve been talking about virtual teamwork. I know for some, managing a virtual team comes naturally. For others, there are challenges. But for all who are willing to put in the extra effort and ask different questions in these different times, and truly listen to the responses, this is a time of

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