I’ve been away for a few weeks on one of the most significant trips that our family has ever taken. …
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25 Life Experiences that Require Strong Everyday Leadership
It’s no secret that I moved from the East Coast USA to the Australian Outback. Even when people (i.e. friends and family) doubted my sanity, I stayed firm on my vision of the life I wanted to create. …
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Making the Hard Choice Between Pain and Persistence
Alone on the enormous beach, it was as if we had discovered a secret paradise. The crystal clear water barely had a ripple, the sun was hot with the perfect cool breeze, and we took a collective deep …
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Why “What Do You Want to Be?” Is the Wrong Question
Today was a themed dress day at my son’s school as a part of a fundraiser. The signs around the school said “Free Dress Day! What do you want to be when you’re older?” The suggestions included fashion …
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Leadership Lesson: How to Avoid the Perils of Commiserating
Things at work were stressful, to put it mildly. Stupid policy changes were getting in the way of doing great work. No matter where you turned, people were talking about the new policy and not saying …
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What’s the Absolute Worst Thing You Can Do As a Leader?
Lately, I've been noticing some parallels between poor leadership behavior and young kids. Not shocking since I think we've all met a childish leader or two. Think about it, poor leaders and small …
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