Category Archives: Organizational Leadership

how to reach Mars

Posted on May 9, 2015 by

Originally posted on maturitas cafe:
In all of history, only 12 people have walked on the moon. A lifetime of study and preparation, many years of training and practice, teamwork, and the perfect performance of gazillions of rocket components and…

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Making Training Fun

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

What if something as simple as fun could be the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better? I just watched this video from http://www.thefuntheory.com/. What if we applied the fun principle to our teaching and training? What if … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Teams

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

I recently received an email from Dan Rockwell, A.K.A. Leadership Freak (his blog) regarding a great resource. Free download of Chapter 1 of “The Secret of Teams” by Mark Miller: Here is the link: http://bit.ly/1342KN1 (No registration required) This is a classic … Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

If you have been to London, you know the phrase “Mind the Gap”. It is painted on the platforms in the underground tube stations. A woman’s voice with a lovely British accent reminds riders as they exit to Mind the … Continue reading →

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Make Your Thoughts Visible

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

Someone brilliantly remarked,  “A fool with a pencil is smarter than a genius without one.” I was reminded of the importance of capturing ideas during a lunchtime conversation with a high level executive of a leading car manufacturer.  During our … Continue reading →

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