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Why Bridging Silos is Getting Increasingly Tricky

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One of the more technique sensitive challenges in business is how to effectively bridge departmental silos. There are many barriers, including these eight: Politics and personal political agendas Business maturity The need to respect others’ views through different lenses Territoriality Digital underbrush Self-image Perception of others The need to thrive through stress. Politics. In business, […]

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Why the Years of 0-13 Are So Vital (part 2 of 2: Business)

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Part 2 of 2 The Impact of Years 0-13 Later in Business “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” Those three options were engraved into the faceplate of a small sign that pointed at guest chairs facing desk of the late George M. Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner relished his nickname: “The Boss.” He often reminded others […]

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Why the Years from 0-13 Are So Vital (Part 1 of 2: Sports Dad)

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Part 1 of 2 “The Sports Dad” I have been inordinately busy the last several weeks, eyeballs deep navigation through a pair of fascinating scenarios. Polar opposites in challenge and charter, both initiatives share a common denominator: the dramatic impact a person’s formative years can (and usually do) have on his or her evolving adult […]

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Why Great Bosses Are Different

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I came across an interesting article by Geoffrey James that struck a chord. He wrote a brief column titled “8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses.” In it James summarizes key traits gleaned from interviews with well respected CEOs. This topic — effective modern leadership — is interesting to me because I am usually eyeballs deep […]

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Why Email is Decreasing in Effectiveness

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Back in the salad days of my youth, when German Shepherds and cocker spaniels outnumbered shih-tzus and chihuahuas, the magic of the day often arrived in an envelope, rescued from the mailbox and adorned with a hand-cancelled postage stamp. Real letters, hand-scripted, occasionally by a fountain pen with cursive penmanship so perfect the envelope was […]

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Why Office Etiquette Helps You Get Ahead (part 2 of 3)

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Office Etiquette, part 2 of 3 Interacting with Your Boss “Manage your manager” through consistently smart interactions. This demonstrates business maturity and helps with smart career positioning for those motivated to someday lead. Part 2 of this 3-part series shares tips for effectively interacting with the boss, the person best positioned to make you — […]

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Why Office Etiquette Helps You Get Ahead (part 1 of 3)

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Office Etiquette, part 1 of 3 Dealing with Peers Smooth business etiquette showcases style and maturity. A lack of etiquette exposes shortfalls in maturity, manners, and education. All of us with career aspirations should respect the importance of situational behavioral management. This 3-part series shares ideas on what to do — and not do — […]

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