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Put Down the Chainsaw and Make Better Decisions

Stress and deadline pressure can make you feel that you have to make fast decisions. But are they the right decisions? Sometimes it may feel like you’re having to cut a pie with a chainsaw. That leaves you with a … Continue reading

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Has the Reset Button Made Us Wimps

Have modern video games affected our ability to overcome challenges in the real world? In these games, when you run out of lives, you’re given a chance to hit the “reset” button. This allows you to continue the game at … Continue reading

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Puzzles & Problem Solving

Faced with a tough challenge, it can be hard to imagine a solution. Over time the problem takes on a life of it’s own and it seems like you’ll never overcome it.  Perhaps a sense of hopelessness rolls over you … Continue reading

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Does Good Leadership Stick with Employees?

When was the last time someone presented you with a sticker?  I remember in Elementary School being given a sticker that was especially memorable.  It featured a picture of a smiling cartoon lion and featured the caption, “No lying, I’ve been … Continue reading

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Employee Hot Fudge Training

A Denny’s Restaurant may not seem the most likely place to go after a night of “liquid enjoyment” but that’s where a friend of mine and I found ourselves more than 10 years ago. We were on a late night … Continue reading

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Corporate Buying: When to Pinch Pennies

The pressure to save money is forcing some organizations to question every purchase.  That can mean a lot of extra work for someone.  When should you look to save and when does paying full price or extra make sense? Look … Continue reading

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Is Your Workplace Minty?

If you’re ever in Boulder, Colorado, you’ll want to take a tour of the Celestial Seasons factory. Not only will you learn how tea is made but you’ll gain some insight into workplace culture. While on the tour, you’re led … Continue reading

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