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Wake up, the dog’s ready to run
When the alarm sounds, it might as well be a starting gun. As I stumble down the stairs, my knees creak as if to say, “Are you serious? Not again; isn’t it too early?” As I approach her cage, she’s in...
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Lou Malnati’s: Bringing exceptional service to your doorstep
It’s pizza night. You pick up the phone and dial-up your local Domino’s, Pizza Hut, or Little Caesar’s. The pizza’s average, but the price is right, and, most importantly, the family’s full. Being a...
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When your team grows, check your attitude.
‘Bill’, a marketer, is a good team player for his organization. He seeks training when it’s available and always extends a helping hand when needed. He’s sought out for his leadership, guidance, and...
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When your team grows, check your attitude – Part 2
In Part 1, we shadowed Bill as he struggled with the expansion of his marketing team. Two new hires joined the team and added value right from Day One. Bill’s behavior, however, was selfish and harmful...
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LinkedIn: Coming to a school near you – COMIC
The innocence of youth meets the unrelenting progress of technology.
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How to Get Ahead with a Little Encouragement
As the college-age swimmers pushed and glided effortlessly across the pool, the crowd watched in awe at the incredible athletic prowess. Parents anxiously observed their daughters fight for position...
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BREAKING: Two Conference Handouts that won’t end up in the Trash Can.
If you’ve been to a trade show lately, you’ve seen the ‘material’ that fills most booths. The white papers and collateral hope to gain attention, while giveaways, such as Frisbees and hacky sacks, aim...
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Papa Murphy’s: They Make It Fresh, You Bake It Good
Living in Austin has its many perks: weather, music, technology, creative culture, and who can forget the legendary Tex Mex food. The town is just bursting at the seams. If you’ve lived here 10+ years...
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The best coach is a blend of Mr. T, Nelson Mandela and Tom Hanks
Coaching is like being Mr. T, Nelson Mandela and Tom Hanks. How does this seemingly random collection of people form a coaching genius? For me, coaching means leading my daughter’s soccer team; it...
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COMIC: A bumper sticker you’ll never see
In a world filled and overly obsessed with ‘best of’, ‘world’s finest’, ‘champion-level’, wouldn’t it be refreshing to see a beat up Honda Civic sporting this bumper sticker? I’d give the driver a...
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COMIC: Kanban in the Prehistoric Days
The simple, tactile, powerful act of moving a card along a wall to improve and maintain a high level of production wasn’t lost on the Neanderthal people. ;) #agile #kanban #pmi #geterdone
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The Journey of a Team
Apprehension. Confusion. Doubt. A glimmer of hope. Progress. Encouragement. A setback. Learning. Lessons. Unity. Transformation. One. Team. Clarity. Growth. A team doesn’t become a tight-knit,...
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Lou Malnati’s: Bringing exceptional service to your doorstep
It’s pizza night. You pick up the phone and dial-up your local Domino’s, Pizza Hut, or Little Caesar’s. The pizza’s average, but the price is right, and, most importantly, the family’s full. Being a...
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When your team grows, check your attitude.
‘Bill’, a marketer, is a good team player for his organization. He seeks training when it’s available and always extends a helping hand when needed. He’s sought out for his leadership, guidance, and...
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When your team grows, check your attitude – Part 2
In Part 1, we shadowed Bill as he struggled with the expansion of his marketing team. Two new hires joined the team and added value right from Day One. Bill’s behavior, however, was selfish and harmful...
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How to Get Ahead with a Little Encouragement
As the college-age swimmers pushed and glided effortlessly across the pool, the crowd watched in awe at the incredible athletic prowess. Parents anxiously observed their daughters fight for position...
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BREAKING: Two Conference Handouts that won’t end up in the Trash Can.
If you’ve been to a trade show lately, you’ve seen the ‘material’ that fills most booths. The white papers and collateral hope to gain attention, while giveaways, such as Frisbees and hacky sacks, aim...
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The best coach is a blend of Mr. T, Nelson Mandela and Tom Hanks
Coaching is like being Mr. T, Nelson Mandela and Tom Hanks. How does this seemingly random collection of people form a coaching genius? For me, coaching means leading my daughter’s soccer team; it...
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COMIC: A bumper sticker you’ll never see
In a world filled and overly obsessed with ‘best of’, ‘world’s finest’, ‘champion-level’, wouldn’t it be refreshing to see a beat up Honda Civic sporting this bumper sticker? I’d give the driver a...
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COMIC: Kanban in the Prehistoric Days
The simple, tactile, powerful act of moving a card along a wall to improve and maintain a high level of production wasn’t lost on the Neanderthal people. ;) #agile #kanban #pmi #geterdone The post...
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