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Crazy People

Is Your Brain a House of Cards?

What are your loadbearing neural pathways? In construction, a loadbearing wall is vital to supporting the structure.  A loadbearing neural pathway is much the same.  It’s a belief that supports a hundred other beliefs.  For example, I have a friend who was once highly engaged in a strict religious.

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Comparison: Does it Help You? Or Hurt You?

Humans have been called the comparing creatures. Our brains are hardwired to compare ourselves to others, and assess how we stack up. It’s how the human race evolves. We build on the accomplishments of others. Can you imagine one lioness looking at another lioness wondering, “How does she get.

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The Sticky Note System for Avoiding Fire Fighting

Do you sometimes feel like your whole day is spent putting out fires?  You’re not alone. For many people, work is non-stop urgent.  One of my favorite bosses once said, “One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is not allowing themselves enough time for strategic thinking.” It’s easy to.

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Why Accountability is a Loaded Word

“We’re going to start holding people accountable.” How often have you heard this at work?  Accountability is a funny thing.  We all want a workplace where people are accountable.  The only thing more frustrating than someone who consistently fails to deliver is when the boss consistently fails to hold.

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Why Banks Struggle to Make You Care

What kind of a relationship do you have with your bank? Below is the true story of my daughter’s experience with her bank. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t end well. In terms of a prospect, I was a layup.    I have a checking account with one of the big banks..

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Why we Assume the Worst of Others, and How to Stop

She was enthusiastic during the seminar.  The content was spot on. She knew the ideas could help her organization.  But as she thought about her team, she could feel herself deflating.  She was already anticipating their cynicism.  The disparity between her aspirations and reality felt like a heavy weight..

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The AMB Method for Dealing with Change and Challenge

The common belief is, people don’t like change. If that were true, no one would ever have a baby or get married. The truer point is: people don’t like change that makes them feel unsafe. Change we don’t choose, or can’t control pushes our buttons. For example, deciding to.

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Is your Job Making You Drunk and Fat

When your alarm goes off, do you feel excited about the day?  Or do you calculate how many hours until you can have a 5 o’clock cocktail? Over the course of my life, I’ve been the person who jumps out of bed every morning ready to take on the.

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Is Your Company Addicted to Dopamine?

The little ping is calling your name.  Despite your promise to put your phone away during dinner, you can’t resist checking. We’re all familiar with the addictive nature of technology.  But technology itself is not the root problem; it’s merely a symptom.  The larger issue is our growing addiction.

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Three Ways to Bring Back Courtesy

If you’re feeling like the workplace (and the world in general) is becoming more crass, you’re not alone. According to Harvard Business Review polls, 98% of people report experiencing uncivil behavior at work. Half say they are treated rudely at least once a week, double the number who reported.

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