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5 Ways Leaders Can Transform Teams in 2012

5 Ways Leaders Can Transform Teams in 2012

Not one football team in the history of the world has been given a Superbowl ring for NOT winning the Superbowl. If you want to transform your team in 2012 and get different results, then you have to keep your eye on performance and be willing to make the tough decisions to get to your goal. [...]

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Change Around the World!

Change Around the World!

Bonjour to my new friend, Emmanuelle, who is shown here (with my book) in Paris, France! I have now mailed my book to India, China, Belgium, Canada, and France. I LOVE social networking . In fact, I would like to start posting pictures of my new change warrior friends reading my book in  place that is [...]

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Rooftop Stories, Cellar Stories

Rooftop Stories, Cellar Stories

I love a good, uplifting story. I call these “rooftop stories,” because they raise everyone up with their messages of hope and support. Leaders who use rooftop stories make the team they work with stronger and better by incorporating the heart of the team in their inspirational messages. The opposite of rooftop stories are “cellar [...]

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Top 10 Reasons I Love Life

Top 10 Reasons I Love Life

Holiday music brings introspection and makes me think about what I love most about life. I thought I’d take the time to share with you the top ten reasons I love life: My kids. They were started as a part of me and we spent years growing up together. Now they have turned into these amazing adults who have [...]

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What Propels a Change Journey?

What Propels a Change Journey?

If you did not read my blog from last week, I am pondering a “year of change” beginning November 1st. During this year I will be taking a new direction by starting in an old direction. . . I am going to journey back to me. Several people have contacted me about this year of [...]

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Want Change? Don’t Manage to Stories

Want Change? Don’t Manage to Stories

Once upon a time, there was a leader who could mesmerize a crowd. He would give his updates like the most eloquent of orators, claiming tremendous victories. Everyone admired him. Then, one day, a change warrior came to town. She recommended that people develop tracking that reflected true results. She observed this man’s team and [...]

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Why Gossip is a Bad News Boomerang

Why Gossip is a Bad News Boomerang

Do you spend a lot of time listing the negative traits of others around you? Maybe you need to stop. Here’s why. In a research study, participants watched a video where an actor talking about an acquaintance. He described negative traits about this acquaintance, such as “he hates animals.” He talked about how this acquaintance [...]

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