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Weakness – A Dirty Word?

“New England Patriot’s Quarterback Tom Brady doesn’t have good tackling techniques!” Sounds absurd doesn’t it?  No one would ever critique an elite quarterback for having a weakness in tackling.  Especially since he won three Super Bowls, two Super Bowl MVP … Continue reading

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Your Personal Hedgehog

The Hedgehog Concept Jim Collins – Good to Great (Chapter Five) The Personal Analogy Suppose you were able to construct a work life match that meets the following three tests. You are doing work for which you have a genetic or God-given … Continue reading

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Begin With the End in Mind

This blog post was inspired by a Monday e-Newsletter I received from one of my consultant friends who encouraged employers to, “Empower the success of direct reports by asking each what they really want to accomplish as a development goal … Continue reading

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A Coach in Your Corner

Have you thought about Taking Your Strengths to the Next Level? Here’s a thought from Strengths-Guru, Marcus Buckingham: When most people hear the word “coach,” chances are they think of a middle-aged guy with a whistle around his neck barking orders … Continue reading

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Summertime in Northern Michigan!

Whether or not you are a fan of Kid Rock, there’s a good chance you may have heard the lyrics to “All Summer Long.”  Not all Michiganders would confess to the song writers playful teenage antics (at least not publicly) … Continue reading

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“You’re Reading the Classics!”

I was with a client a few weeks ago and after a session we were conversing about life and he noticed my John Steinbeck book and noted, “Oh…you’re reading the classics!” It was a simple observation. Yet it meant something … Continue reading

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Respond vs. React

This week I spent time in a few different coaching sessions in a dialog about the difference between responding and reacting. As I sat down to write the blog post I “googled” the concept and the following blog came up … Continue reading

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Dynamics of a Transformational Person (4of4)

This is the fourth of four BLOGS dedicated to reflecting more of the “why” of being a transformational person. My premise is that if someone understands the “why” being of transformational person it will inspire them and give them sustainability. Transformational … Continue reading

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