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Getting Naked

Getting Naked

Patrick Lencioni’s latest book isn’t what you might think from the title. It is very much true to the author though. “Getting Naked: A Business Fable about shedding the three fears that sabotage client loyalty” is a business fable about two consulting firms. The subtitle exposes some of the reasoning behind the title too (all [...]

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Unique Difference

What does it take to be truly unique? What do you do that no one can reproduce? A meeting I had this week caused me to think a great deal about this. This person said that they sought out people who were truly unique and that could make an impact to their company’s bottom line. [...]

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Book Review: Fearless by Max Lucado

IThe subtitle of the book is an interesting challenge: “Imagine your life without fear.” Can you?  Have you ever considered what your life would be like if you had no fear? “Wait a minute,” you say. “I’m not afraid.  I don’t live my life in fear.” Well, that’s great.  But you’re in the vast minority. [...]

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Courage To Change

Annually, The Willow Creek Association puts on a Leadership Summit where some great minds in church and business leadership share ideas about leadership.  I attended several years ago and, while energized, I felt that the speakers challenged me to do things I was powerless to do.  As a layperson in the structured church, I feel [...]

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Can You Base Your Career On A Little White Lie?

Can You Base Your Career On A Little White Lie?

I just read a post by Nicole Williams at the Huffington Post entitled Five Lies You Should Tell Your Boss. According to Nicole, the five times it’s OK to lie are: When they ask what you’re worth. When they ask what your future plans are. When they ask about your experience. When they ask about [...]

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