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Who Should Have 51% Of The Vote?
The question in the title of this post can be expressed as follows: Who should make what decisions? We see this question constantly in government. For instance, all disputes about states rights vs....
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Why Do You Care Where A New Idea Comes From?
Most of us (probably all of us) care where a new idea comes from. If it comes from someone we see as a respected authority on the topic, we immediately believe the idea is worthy of serious...
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Too Much Drama?
This morning I’m thinking about drama. It’s distracting, it’s time consuming, and it involves a lot of negativity. We’re certainly not going to get rid of it. Because we’re human. We have moods, we...
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Are Your Customers Interrupting You?
Don’t you think the title question is ludicrous? Our purpose is to serve customers, right? When we start thinking they’re interruptions, we’ve become misguided. But what about employees who interrupt...
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How Do You Celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and even if you aren’t American I invite you to participate. It’s not about religion, it’s not about patriotism and it’s not about gifts. It’s about thankfulness,...
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Are You Struggling With Delegation? Do You Have Trouble Letting Go?
Recently I received an invitation (that is, a solicitation) to attend a seminar on the principles of effective delegation. The invitation targeted managers who are struggling with delegation, implying...
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Is Giving Up Ever The Best Choice?
I watch a lot of boxing. It’s a dangerous sport. The primary job of the referee is to ensure the safety of two guys who are aggressively trying to hurt each other so badly their opponent can’t...
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How Do You Manage A Leadership Transition?
I have a client going through a leadership transition. The former leader is gone and her successor has yet to be identified. Everyone is confronting the great unknown, and typically the direct reports...
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Larry Sternberg’s 2014 Top Ten
Happy New Year! Several people have asked me to list my ten most viewed posts of 2014. Here’s the list, in order of popularity: Do You Know How To Spot Potential? How Can You Create A Sense of Urgency?...
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Managing Seasonal Employees
Many businesses experience extreme seasonality. Resorts, sports venues and retail businesses immediately come to mind. Every year they must staff up for the busy season, and lay off for the offseason....
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