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Karman Hotchkiss: 2/11/25 8:25 PM
My husband and I met on a blind date. It was a long time ago, but I still remember awkwardly walking around with him at an art show on the fairgrounds. We passed one particular booth of handmade pottery, which featured a bunch of coffee mugs with...
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Team-building exercises are often designed to teach us the importance of communication, collaboration, and trust. But sometimes, the most powerful...
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Marlene Sprouse: 2/7/25 9:45 AM
My current role in strategy execution is much different than it was several years ago. Back then, I was the person leading the identification and...
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Karman Hotchkiss: 2/5/25 9:45 AM
Feedback is tough. Not very many of us are great at giving or getting it. Even after years of managing a creative team—where I gave feedback just...
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Michael Peterson: 2/3/25 9:45 AM
Leadership often conjures images of authority, decision-making, and direction. But in my experience with Extreme Facilitation, I’ve come to realize...
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Marlene Sprouse: 1/31/25 9:30 AM
Sometimes, my own words come back to surprise me. (I have a friend who says that sometimes she amazes herself!)
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Collaboration can make all the difference in the success of a project. As a graphic design intern, my role typically begins with creating a design...
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In a world where talent and human behavior are at the heart of organizational success, the science behind the Predictive Index (PI) stands as a...
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Michael Peterson: 1/29/25 9:30 AM
In many workplaces, we rely on standard operating procedures (SOPs) to execute daily tasks. These clear, repeatable steps ensure consistency,...
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Karman Hotchkiss: 1/28/25 9:30 AM
Yes, I was that student. The one who REALLY liked to have all the answers. And when I’m not careful, I let that mindset dominate my management style...
