One of my favorite stories that help me illustrate the empowerment that comes from understanding and compassion is called Puppies for Sale and it goes like this.
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his [...]
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Many managers don’t want to become leaders and shouldn’t. However, individuals who think and act like leaders become better managers. In the complex and changing business environment organizations now operate in, more leaders are needed at every level.
Have you heard the saying, “Good leaders are born, not made?” Do not believe it. This myth keeps many [...]
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In a training session this week, I was attempting to teach the concept of stepping outside our comfort zones and becoming more flexible. There were 11 students and I think all of them, including their instructor, needed the course material.
This course is designed to have people recognize that it isn’t ever as bad as our [...]
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