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Crucial conversations – how to have them

Crucial conversations are make or break moments for any relationship or organization. Here’s how to start a crucial conversation. I had the wonderful opportunity last week to attend a local simulcast of the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit which featured an amazing line up of speakers including host Bill Hybels, Carly Fiorina, Jeffrey Immelt, Patrick …

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Model of humility – and success

Catholics and non-Catholics alike have embraced Pope Francis and his humble ways. Here are a few leadership lessons from his remarkable turnaround. Although Pope Francis was elected only 16 months ago, his impact and effect on Roman Catholics worldwide could almost be called a small miracle. The human failings of the Church have been well-documented …

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Start better conversations – creating good dialogue

handypetes.com A good conversation is the start, and the foundation, for great relationships and experiences. Here’s one of the best ways to get the ball rolling. The best experiences in our lives – love, business ideas, charitable organizations – all begin with simple conversations. We connect, we converse to gain understanding and awareness, and we’re motivated to …

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Free your mind

The dogged pursuit of creative solutions can actually backfire. Here’s how to hit the reset button and cultivate breakthrough thinking. A funny thing happens when you’re stuck on a problem. The more time you spend thinking about it, the more narrow your possible solutions become. There is a diminishing return when you try too hard. …

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How people win – the key ingredients for success

The right combination of character traits leads to winning and success. Here’s what to look for and cultivate. Verbal skills, mathematical aptitude, and the ability to read patterns – measurements of IQ – are all considered important markers of future potential and success. We teach them, we test for them, and we often place what turns …

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You are appreciated

Three years and 150 Snippets later, the writing and reading continue. This Sunday morning note started a little over three years ago and I want to thank you for reading, encouraging and providing input along the way. Thank you for your time, and, if you’ve replied back with a comment or kind word, it is greatly …

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