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My Favorite Mistake

Newsweek Magazine runs a brilliant column titled “My Favorite Mistake.” Each week a different person describes something stupid they did earlier in their career that helped to define who they are...

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How to Control a Change Reaction

According to change management specialist John Kotter, of every 20 change initiatives only 2 or 3 will fully succeed. Many will be abject failures, not because the mechanics of the transition haven’t...

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Success Myths You Should Unlearn

There are many common misconceptions about business success. These are some of the biggest lessons I’ve had to unlearn in the course of my career. Maybe you’ll recognize some. Be on the lookout for the...

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Transformational Problem Solving

Years ago when I was a research-based strategic consultant, the company I worked with was retained by political advisors to a newly-elected U.S. President. Our job was to help him find the most...

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For Superstars in Training – Part 1 – How to Become a Manager

An earlier blog about talent development discussed why it is so very important for leaders to develop their team. Most leaders spend very little time thinking about this. Their intentions are usually...

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How to Build a Team

Every organization goes through developmental stages. It can be frustrating if you’re in a hurry, but you have to help your team walk before it can run. If you have deeply entrenched silos, personality...

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Creative Thinking for Transformational Problem Solving

In an earlier article I talked about Strategic Intuition, the source of truly transformational business solutions. There are four components to this type of transformational problem solving: Expert...

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Some Rocks Float: Cracking the Code of Transformational Problem Solving

Years ago I attended a seminar on problem solving. I no longer remember a single thing the speaker said except one provocative statement: Some rocks float. Strategic Intuition sparks all truly...

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Inspiration for Transformational Problem Solving

In an earlier article I talked about Strategic Intuition, the source of truly transformational business solutions. Strategic Intuition may seem like voodoo, or at least spooky science, but every wildly...

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Rules for Constructive Conflict

You’ve worked with them: The team member who drops the ball, acts selfishly, doesn’t take responsibility for their own actions, or loses their cool. In an increasingly collaborative workplace, you have...

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