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Bella

5 Important Leadership Reminders From Bella

On my wife’s birthday, her sister gifted us a puppy. Bella. A cute Siberian Husky/Australian Shepherd mix. Bella was unexpected….

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How can a new CEO lead an old team?

How Can a New CEO Lead an Old Team?

Bill built Spruce Ridge Services from the ground up. Literally. Thirty years ago, he was in the dirt, pouring the…

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We become the stories we tell: What stories are you telling?

We Become The Stories We Tell: What Stories Are You Telling?

When I was a young child, my parents had books made for me. They were about the adventures of a…

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Good Character

The Seven Character Traits That Set Excellent Leaders Apart

I leaked the other day. It was embarrassing. My wife and I were visiting friends, another couple. The conversation moved…

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The Dead Sea

The Cost Of Not Exercising Big and Small Picture Thinking

A story of perspective and leadership. Specifically, why leaders need to be able to see both the big and small…

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How to Avoid the Most Common Leadership Rookie Errors

How to Avoid the Most Common Leadership Rookie Errors

The Four Typical Approaches for New Leaders There are many paths to executive leadership. However, when beginning a new role,…

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What Do You Need to Let Go of So That You Can Reach Something Better?

When I began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I would often grab onto my opponent and hang on for dear life. If…

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conflict and leadership

When Winning is Losing: How to Avoid Losing it All Along the Way

“The armies separated; and, it is said, Pyrrhus replied to one that gave him joy of his victory that one other…

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What is your vision for 2021?

Keep your eyes on the road. What is your vision for 2021?

I used to work in the Balkans. The roads that traversed the high mountain passes between Kosovo and Montenegro were…

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