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Listen & Learn Before You Label

Somewhere in the Bay Area there’s a man who was tried and convicted of being a terrible husband for the crime of eating a brisket sandwich. Stay with me. At a recent San Francisco Giants game, the broadcast camera found a young mom named Erika making her way back to her seat. Baby strapped to her chest. Arms stacked with sandwiches and loaded fries. Beside her, her husband Ramses sat down and started eating. The camera lingered, and the announcers did what announcers do. They filled the silence, and you can listen in here. They crowned Erika “mom of the year,” joked…
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Before you Lead the Room, Read the Room

Before You Lead the Room, Read the Room

Your title may get you a seat at the table. It doesn’t guarantee you influence at the table. I’m hearing more and more leaders ask how…
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empathy tax

The Work No One Sees. The Cost Everyone Pays.

Imagine this. You have two people on your team. Both consistently deliver excellent work. They hit deadlines, produce quality results, and clients love working with them. One…
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Why you Must Suspend Judgment to Survive and Thrive

During an action-packed movie scene, it’s not uncommon to watch a getaway vehicle, being chased by seven squad cars, fly 300 feet off a bridge,…
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Now is the Time to Take Control…Or Let It Go!

Quarantines, travel restrictions, remote work (with children underfoot), isolation, and financial loss due to cancellations, reduced hours, or the stock market all contribute to individuals…
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Are You Messing Up Your Relationships?

Let’s face it.  RELATIONSHIPS are messy. And success in life, no matter how you define it, requires a strong foundation of relationships – both professional and…
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