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My Life As A Fruit Tree
Read MoreI’ve been a fruit tree for several years now. It’s not a bad life, but one with some definite quirks and challenges. Some I’ve learned to live with, some I still struggle with. When I was a young fruit tree, I took great pride in the fruit I produced. I was proud of it, admired […]
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Processes Do Not Guarantee Outcomes
Read MoreA strong process cannot guarantee a great outcome. Simply following the steps does not make something happen. One can have all the right ingredients, follow the steps and still just make a mess. The great execution of a strong process by capable people with high aspirations results in a great outcome. Without all three elements, […]
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If I Had A Million Dollars I Would…
Read MoreAnother thought experiment: If I had a million dollars, I would…? It depends. How is that for a non-answer. It really does depend though. It depends on if it was mine personally or for business purposes. It depends on if it was just a million dollars that was purely discretionary or what I needed to […]
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Self Reflection in T-ball
Read MoreMy son is 6 and has begun to love baseball. It is so wonderful to watch him have fun learning to play. And as a dad, just playing catch with your son is pretty awesome too! As he learns my goal is for him to develop the ability to self reflect in the micro and […]
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What If Every Meeting Was Just 5 Minutes?
Read MoreA thought experiment: If every meeting I had were just 5 minutes, it would change things dramatically. Just think of how many different people I could see, talk to, and influence in a given day. Just think of the time that would be freed up! Significant Changes: Ability to interact with many more people […]
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Weakness Makes Me Better
Read MoreI’ve been struck square in the chest by a verse from 2 Corinthians. It is 2 Corinthians 11:30 and says “If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” I’ve been specifically thinking about how my life is enriched by the people around me that fill in my weak spots […]
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I <3 Performance Reviews
Read MoreI really do love performance reviews. As an employer I have always looked at them as a way to shape the future. With so much upside, why do we complain about them so much? The complaints I typically hear about reviews are: Reviews are too much administrative work Reviews are uncomfortable conversations Reviews are generally […]
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I Come to Work Every Day Thinking About…
Read MoreThe topic of conversation today was about simplification. As such, the one sentence job description got a lot of attention. I love the simplicity and easy filter that is a one sentence job description. If it doesn’t fit under that job description, then why are you doing it? If it isn’t helping you meet that […]
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Expectation of Being Exceptional
Read MoreI mentioned a great idea that I wish I’d thought of earlier in the week. I have been asked several times what it was, so here it is: The comment was made by our HR Manager that her expectation was that someone in a growth position must be exceptional. When we review their performance, they […]
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Favorite Thing I Said Yesterday
Read MoreMy favorite thing I said yesterday was “I wish I’d said that.” I love, love, love that I had the opportunity to hear a comment and an idea that was not only awesome, but something I had never thought of. It took what we are doing and raised it to the next level. It’s even […]
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