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  • Black and white close-up of a person wearing round sunglasses and a fedora hat, casting a shadow over one side of their face. The person exudes a mysterious or noir vibe, with a serious facial expression, catching people’s attention in their dark outfit.

    Effective Leaders Catch People Doing Things Right

    Over 30 years ago I had a conversation with a teenager that caught me completely off guard - and reminds me of a valuable principle to this day. While I have a very well-honed skill for catching people doing things wrong - if I want to be an effective leader, I need to catch people doing things right. I work on this every day, with clients, peers, and bosses - greatly because of the jumpstart this conversation gave me.

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  • A close-up of an hourglass filled with white sand, surrounded by an assortment of antique clocks and decorative items. The hourglass is the central focus, with blurred background elements suggesting an antique or retro theme.

    Have Antiques Become Obsolete?

    Not long ago, two close friends of our family, Terry and Jacqueline, thoughtfully shared that their lifelong passion for antiquing as a small business had changed. More specifically, the couple observed and explained that over the last few years that their business had seemed to transition from finding and providing rarities that people from around the world sought and would purchase to add to their own personal collections, to a growing line of inquiries in which individuals who were intrigued by a unique piece from the past only wanted a picture.

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    Your Potential Matters

    Choose to make the decisions that will take you to the end that you have in mind. That means being proactive, not reactive about life and what it might present to you. The wisdom of Winnie the Pooh in the 2018 movie Christopher Robin is useful on this point. Winnie The Pooh: I always get to where I'm going by walking away from where I've been.

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  • A person wearing a brown jacket sits on a stone wall, facing away and overlooking a cityscape at sunset. Skyscrapers and high-rise buildings stretch towards the glowing horizon, with a body of water visible to the left. The sky displays hues of orange and yellow, capturing the serenity akin to strong employee engagement.

    What Happens When Employee Engagement is Neglected?

    A topic that has been discussed a lot this week in the office with my clients is employee engagement and business results. Employee engagement is the degree to which employees demonstrate commitment, belief in organizational values, pride in their employment, and motivation to excel. When organizations prioritize employee engagement, they are investing in the retention of successful employees and helps boost the organization’s overall level of performance.

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  • A tree branch with sparse leaves is reflected in a body of water. The water's surface causes a rippling effect, distorting the reflection in a circular pattern. The clear, vibrant blue sky above adds to the tranquil atmosphere, invoking a moment of serene consciousness.

    Consciousness vs. Consequences: Lessons Learned

    I recently published a book, The 9 Dimensions of Conscious Success – It’s All About YOU!, based on challenges and lessons learned over my 40-year career. I wondered whether those who enter the workforce today face bigger challenges than those I had encountered when I launched my career journey. My research verified that, in some ways, the “deck is stacked” against the current generations.

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