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Will You Take the Plunge This Summer? You Have Nothing To Lose

Will You Take the Plunge This Summer? You Have Nothing To Lose

Last week I had an amazing hiking, camping, canyoneering trip in Zion National Park. I “took the plunge” so to speak in…
Tip 23: Own Your Feedback

Tip 23: Own Your Feedback

One of the most frustrating experiences I have had when interacting with others is when I receive feedback from someone who decides…
Resources to Help You Recognize Others

Resources to Help You Recognize Others

I just ran the Steamboat half-marathon this past weekend and had a blast. The half-marathon course starts at around 7,200 feet above…
Get with it! What you say matters. People remember!

Get with it! What you say matters. People remember!

I recently conducted an investigation for a client who had received information that a senior executive was not providing the level of…
Outdoor Teambuilding Is In Full Swing!

Outdoor Teambuilding Is In Full Swing!

We had a great three-day leadership development program last week with a group from UCAR. As part of the program, we integrated…
Tip 22: 3 Simple Steps to Providing Feedback

Tip 22: 3 Simple Steps to Providing Feedback

One of the critical communication breakdowns I see teams make is not providing others with feedback. For some reason, this is one…
Dispatch from the Summit – Is Your Team Aligned?

Dispatch from the Summit – Is Your Team Aligned?

On May 23, 2009, Melissa Arnot became the first American Woman to summit Mount Everest for the second time. I met her…
All Heroes Don’t Wear Capes

All Heroes Don’t Wear Capes

I was in the Apple Store today. I had a scheduled meeting with a Genius (an Apple tech support guru) at 2:00.…
Consistency and Curiosity: A Balancing Act of Leadership Characteristics (Part 4)

Consistency and Curiosity: A Balancing Act of Leadership Characteristics (Part 4)

This is the fourth of four posts about the sometimes opposing characteristics that are required of leaders. In Part 1, I talked…
The 5 Costliest Mistakes Teams Make

The 5 Costliest Mistakes Teams Make

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM MDT You have been telling us you want to know what…