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You Can Say That Again communication constructive Nov 07, 2022

by Melody Stacy

 

Have you ever seen an old-timey, pioneer-style candle dipping demonstration? Or maybe you’re a modern-day DIYer who does this?

The steps go something like this: 1....

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Do Your Habits Match Your Dreams? constructive courageous Oct 31, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Many people want to build new habits but worry about developing systems that disrupt their current routines. 

Such worries are understandable but...

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The Winning Lottery Ticket of Commitment constructive culture Oct 25, 2022

by Melody Stacy

 

There’s a famous experiment about lottery tickets that has some pretty significant implications for leaders interested in building commitment in their teams.

It...

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Swing Thoughts communication compassionate Oct 17, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

It's very common for a golf pro to ask a student, “What's your swing thought?”

A swing thought is the message in a golfer's head while addressing the...

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Touch People Before Paper communication compassionate Oct 10, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

What do you do upon entering your workspace each morning? 

We can choose how we show up. We also have it within our control to...

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Leading in Sync compassionate constructive culture Oct 03, 2022

by Melody Stacy

 

Fireflies flashing in the woods. Starlings murmuring in the sky. People, even strangers, rocking in chairs. What do these have in common? 

They all (yes, even us...

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Leadership Lessons from Ikea constructive culture Sep 26, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

The IKEA Effect is a fascinating part of our psychological operating system, and understanding how to use it is hugely advantageous for every leader. 

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Staying Curious communication compassionate constructive courageous impact tips Sep 19, 2022

by Melody Stacy

 

Curiosity killed the cat.

A useful illustration of why we shouldn’t be nosing around in situations that don’t involve us? Maybe. But as leaders, we may want...

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The Problem with Pretty Good constructive Sep 12, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Would you be willing to change your work habits to make life easier for your future self?

You'd think a quick "yes" would come from most leaders, right?

Sadly, this isn't...

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I Don't Know What I Don't Know communication courageous Sep 05, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Have you ever worked for someone who is comfortable admitting not having all the answers and who asks questions like, 'Did I explain this clearly enough?' or 'Did I use...

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Outsmarting a White Bear courageous time blocking Aug 29, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Do white bears sometimes show up to ruin a perfectly good evening or keep you up at night?

Ironic process theory, or the white bear problem, says that attempts to...

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Our Internal Operating System constructive Aug 22, 2022

by Aubrey Patterson

 

Do you ever just wish for a day during which nothing happens?

Of course you do! We all need a slow day now and then.

However, impactful leaders are generally excited by...

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