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Man on suspension bridge

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The Science Behind One-on-One Meetings: Building Bridges for Success

At this point in my career, I've attended a lot of one-on-one meetings. A. Lot. Sometimes I've been on the "leader" side of the desk, and sometimes I've been sitting in the "team member" chair. But no matter which role I've been playing, I've...

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Leadership Lessons from Today’s Snowstorm

In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership and management, understanding one's inherent behavioral drives is like having a roadmap for professional...

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stir-fry in a dish

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Are You Treating Your Team Like They’re Crockpot Employees—When They’re Really a Stir-Fry?

Last week I was chatting with my friend Dorothy about work things. Coworkers and bosses and getting stuff done. “My boss told me one day that I’m a...

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Does Everyone on Your Team Have the Same Definition of Success?

A few weeks ago, the BecomeMore Group team members spent several days at an off-site workshop planning for 2024. And by "off-site" I mean "Florida!"...

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The Water Level is Lowering: Are Your Teams Ready?

In lean manufacturing the concept of lowering the water level to expose the rocks can force teams to identify and eliminate wastes. This water level...

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window box with annual plants

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How to Grow Leaders

It’s the end of the growing season here where I live, and this week I was cleaning out my garden containers after a hard frost had finished off what...

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When protecting your team hurts, not helps

Protecting my team members from baloney. That’s what I used to think was one of my most important jobs as a leader. I’d do whatever I could to keep...

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A Leader’s Output: Is It Process or People?

Congratulations! You have been tagged by your boss to lead a group of people or a project. How exciting! The higher-ups have noticed your potential...

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