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Beyond Being Lucky: The Path to Thriving
March marks the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, the excitement of March Madness, and the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Each of these events carries a hint of luck, but when it comes to the first two, success isn’t merely about luck—it’s about skill, a well-developed process, and being ready. It’s not
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If You Want to Solve the Problem, Get to the Root
Last year, I took down a dying tree. We cut it down at the base, but we didn’t grind up the roots. Guess what? The tree started producing shoots from the stump. It was not dead, we just cut it back and it kept growing. Most issues or problems are similar. We tend to address
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One Word is the New Resolution
An annual tradition I started both with my work team and my family is choosing a One Word. This exercise uses a word to set as a theme for the year versus a traditional New Years resolution. It forces you to really look at what has happened over the last couple of years and what
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What Defines Your Criteria for Hiring Remarkable Leaders
One of my favorite leadership authors is Jon Gordon. He focuses his books, energy, and posts on how to be a positive leader. In a recent social media post, Gordon listed his nine-item checklist for hiring a good leader. That list inspired me to expand my thoughts on the five that have been important to
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Cultivating a Culture of Learning
In our industry, we spend our days helping clients find and hire great talent. However, those same clients are often unsure about what to do after they’ve hired talent. They may excel at the hiring process and have a solid onboarding program, but then leave the new teammate on their own to develop from there.
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Bridging the Workplace Divide
There’s a notable shift, or perhaps a widening divide, that’s happening right now in the workplace. Employers are realizing that they can’t just hire anyone, even in a scarcity environment. They’re growing tired of disengaged employees, irregular attendance, and a general dissatisfaction with work. On the flip side of that, many employees are looking to