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Category: Leadership Development

Benefitting You More than a Flu Shot

January 23, 2015 by Steve Laswell

It’s a simple question. People ask it a lot at this time of the year: “Have you had your flu shot?”

“No, I think it made me sick, last year.”

“I’m healthy, no need to be vaccinated.”

“Seriously, the flu is just a cold gone bad.”

“I got one last year, I’m covered.”

These are only a few of the myths attached to the flu shot, according to…

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The Absurdity That Keeps You Comfortable

January 8, 2015 by Steve Laswell

Described as a “large, hairy, bipedal humanoid” it’s better known as Bigfoot. The story is folklore, misidentification, and hoax. Scientists consider the creature’s existence absurd; there just isn’t any physical evidence. Woodsmen and campers you can breathe easy.

Still, articles like this appear, “What’s The Most Absurd Big Foot Photo You’ve Ever Seen?” It seems John Rodriguez, a retired electrician, is stuck trying to prop up…

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Why Trying to Control Doesn’t Work

December 18, 2014 by Steve Laswell

“Look, I just want to do my job and want everyone on the team to do what they’re supposed to do. What’s wrong with that?” Robin asked defensively.

“What happens when they don’t do what you want them to do?” I probed.

“Well, I’m frustrated … so frustrated that I either react or just do it myself. That way I know…

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The Shift Teams Fail to Make

November 20, 2014 by Steve Laswell

“It’s been another great month,” Tom reported to his managers. “Sales hit their numbers plus 3% … way to go Luke.”

“Thanks, Tom. I’m excited we exceeded October’s budget,” Luke beamed. “The guys really worked hard … and that means we qualify for our quarterly bonus!”

“Yes, way to go, we all know sales’ worked really hard,” Mary muttered to herself. Silently her thoughts yelled, “Must be nice….

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The Silence that Kills Team Performance

November 13, 2014 by Steve Laswell

“I can’t believe Matt dropped the ball again,” Sara vented after the team meeting. “Last time he did this we lost two weeks and missed our deadline. We look like we don’t know what we’re doing.”

“And, it makes me wonder why I try so hard,” Angela joined in. “At least once a week I ask … why am I killing myself if the rest of the team…

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The Superglue of Team Performance

October 9, 2014 by Steve Laswell

As Darren Hardy sits with one of America’s most powerful businesswomen he asks, “What is the number one contributing factor to all the success you’ve had?”

His guest is co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of ABC Television, one of the largest and most recognized conglomerates in the world.

“The number one key to success, here at Disney and really in every business, is the team.”…

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Getting to the Other Side of Procrastination

September 11, 2014 by Steve Laswell

“How long has the first Thursday of September been on the calendar?” I ask.

“A very long time,” my inner voice whispered.

I probed further, “And how long has the First Thursday Next Level Leadership Lunch been on the calendar?”

Without judgment, the truthful answer comes out, “Eight months.”

Relentlessly, the reflective exercise continued, “And when did you send the reminder?”

With no place to hide, “Less than a…

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