Ray, our COO many years ago, used to start meetings with 10-15 minutes of chit-chat. While his intention was to promote socializing, the effect was...
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Recognize any of these people around you? They must always have the last word in a discussion. They want to “set the record straight” in...
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The cards seem stacked for failure when a team of 50 to 60-year-olds learn they’re reporting to a 30-year-old manager brought in from the...
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In the early days, I definitely made my share of bad hires: The employee who stole equipment. The salesperson who never made a sale. The woman...
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“Can you deliver your proposal on the 20th to a group of our executives?” “That’ll work,” I confirmed. Never mind that I was booked...
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Key employee leaving? Team conflict? Not making your numbers? Tight client deadline? New competitor entering the market? Family conflict? Health...
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