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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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Why Tebowmania Exists

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I first saw Tim Tebow play football in Tallahassee, Florida in November, 2006. He was a freshman backup quarterback. A huge roar came up from the Florida Gators’ section when he entered the game against rival Florida State on third down with short yardage to go. He kept the ball, bulldozed ahead, got the first […]

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