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QOTW 2013: Week 9: If you say you’re a Professional then act like a Professional

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So, put your money where your mouth is, Mr Professional. Some of you may have noticed my recent absence from the usual social haunts. Well, ok, I was hoping someone would notice. This year has started out with a strong push toward finally achieving something in my career that I have been putting off for [...]

QOTW 2013: Week 8: I’m as busy as you. Who’s got time to listen to your story?

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Today we have all the time in the world. It’s that winter holiday Monday in Canada, Family Day, and not to forget our American friends, President’s Day. Let’s hope you get to enjoy it! We are taking full advantage of the holiday by slowing our roll, taking our time, getting some well due rest and [...]

QOTW 2013: Week 7: Everyone needs a little help to be productive, including you!

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My wife and I have been seeing someone to help us out with our lives. Once a week, on Sunday morning, we go see Rachel. Rachel for all intents and purposes is a perfectly nice person however what we can’t figure out is why she insists on being mean to us. After all we have [...]

QOTW 2013: Week 6: If you have all the answers you don’t know the question.

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Is it not exhausting always being the person who has to have all the answers? If you are in a leadership position having the answer has always been the baseline expectation, right? It seems like the go-to position. I read something recently suggesting that great leaders know the right questions to ask. Does that mean [...]

QOTW 2013: Week 5: If you want it don’t expect me give it to you.

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If you really want it go get it yourself. We posted a piece last week that got some mixed feelings from a variety of folks. In some cases the reactions were a little stronger than what we normally expect but that’s ok. It’s actually a good thing. The message certainly sparked some controversy. The premise [...]

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