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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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What about your adventure?

December 31, 2014 by Steve Laswell

Cody Townsend took his passion to the next level – a new level. Watch as he straight-lines a vertical chute deep in Alaska’s Tordrillos Mountain Range at about 60 miles per hour.

Cody made that run for a new film, “Days of My Youth.” The movie offers “a unique glimpse into the journey of self-discovery that every skier experiences.”

What will you discover?

Today, an adventure awaits you….

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The Path to Engaging in Healthy Debate

October 30, 2014 by Steve Laswell

Tammy slipped-in the conference room as the General Manager was about to close the door.

“Another boring meeting,” she thought, “we sit at the table together, but rarely deal with the real issues. What a waste. I’ve got too much to do.”

The agenda looked about the same with only the date changed. Tammy hoped for a different level of conversation.

The department heads completed their routine…

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Why You Don’t Show Up On-Time

September 25, 2014 by Steve Laswell

“We need to be on the road by 9:00 a.m.,” Rita reminded me. It was Father’s Day so we planned a trip to Southeast Kansas.

Grabbing a few extra minutes, we sat on the patio sipping Sumatra coffee. With our recent schedule we soaked up the moment.

The spring flowers danced pink, yellow, purple, and shades of green throughout our backyard paradise. Japanese Koi glided through the crystal clear…

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What do you change first?

May 8, 2014 by Steve Laswell

The pressure was on.

Excessive turnover was just one indicator that Jennifer’s department was in decline. Like the flu, negativity had spread through her team. Trust was absent. Personal accountability did not exist. Finger pointing was the norm. Engagement affected the productivity of the entire department. Frustration spilled over onto frontline employees. Stress and unnecessary conflict had swelled to an all time high.

Drawing a line in…

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Do you have what it takes to change?

February 14, 2014 by Steve Laswell

Your team gathers for the Thursday meeting. Last week’s session was tough, its not easy to own your residence in Stuckville.

So a “friendlier atmosphere” is appreciated. Today team members don’t make the conference table the dividing line between the “Old Timers” and the “new blood”. As each manager give an update, you notice a shift in attitude.

You were encouraged when they…

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Why you live “criminally” cautious

January 30, 2014 by Steve Laswell

A businessman took off on an extended trip. Before leaving he called his team together to delegate their individual assignments.

Based on their abilities, he gave 60% of his portfolio to the first investor. Another effective manager was put in charge of 30% of his wealth and the remaining 10% was entrusted to a high potential manager. He left the country.

The…

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