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Thoughts on Being Important
Read MoreI’ll be real honest, it feels good to be regarded as important. I’ve worked really hard to be known and obtain a role of significance. Whatever circle of influence I may inhabit, my ambition causes me to pursue even greater influence. When things work out to grow that feeling of importance it is personally rewarding. […]
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Value of Transferability
Read MoreYesterday I had the privilege to attend a meeting of the key economic network for south central Oklahoma. The primary goal of the meeting was to bring together a cross functional group from the private sector, government agencies and educational institutions to begin an important dialog that will lead to recommendations as to how Oklahoma […]
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Humility in Retirement Parties
Read MoreWe had an employee at HSI Sensing retire today after working for us for more than 15 years. As each employee retires we give them a gift and have a little reception, which always includes cake. One of the Posey family members makes a few remarks to the group assembled and thanks the retiree publicly. […]
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Plan to Convert Weakness to Strength
Read MoreOur organization has a weakness. I imagine every organization has a weakness or at least does from time to time. The problem with our weakness is that it is in a pretty important area. It is an area that I will not accept to remain a weakness. As a critical area of weakness I have […]
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The Pursuit of Every Opportunity
Read MoreAnother test of my hustle occurs when I am presented with a new opportunity. If an opportunity to have another call, take another meeting, send an email, follow up on a direct message or LinkedIn request presents itself, I must make a decision what to do with it. Often the response to the test is […]
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Decision Free Day
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a lot about how to grow my team towards independence. How can I lead in such a way that prevents me from derailing their projects by second guessing their detailed actions? How can I lead in such a way that creates independence from my close guidance to promote an environment of trust […]
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Test of My Hustle
Read MoreHustle is very much a buzzword of the moment. I would define hustle as the art of working very hard and being incredibly productive. I might daresay I love to work, be active and feel accomplished in things big and small. I highly value progress and improvement, so I often feel my whole life is […]
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The Best Network
Read MoreSo much is said of networking, its importance and its value. Many times it is referred to almost as priority number one. Some treat it as if there is nothing more important than to know and be known. Typically, when I attend a networking event, my goal is to find at least one follow up […]
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Too Comfortable With Complexity?
Read MoreIs it possible to be too comfortable with complexity? No. Being comfortable with complexity is a strength. The world is a complicated place. There are many moving pieces all moving simultaneously. People are complicated animals and trying to maintain relationships of any type with other people requires an understanding and comfort level with complex situations. […]
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Time to Execute
Read MoreI can remember when I was in school growing up thinking asking myself questions like “what am I being prepared for?” and “how long must I prepare, when do I get to go and do?” Well, I’m pretty convinced the answer is now. Right out of college I was in a learning phase, followed by […]
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