Leap Year Lesson #156: Involve Your People in Decision Making

We've all been there - frustrated from being in the dark about major decisions that impact us until the decision is made.  These decisions may be handed down by top management at our companies, other organizations we belong to, or the local, state or federal government.  It is a bit degrading to be a stakeholder …

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Leap Year Lesson #155: You Know Someone Well When You Know What They Are Thinking

I spent about 24 hours from Friday night until Saturday night visiting my parents this weekend.  It's always a great time and more often than not I hear some new story from the past that is as entertaining as it is informative.  I should probably write them down, but I'm frankly more concerned while there …

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Leap Year Lesson #152: Positive Recognition Can Mean a Lot

Most studies I've seen affirm that you don't always have to use money or tangible rewards to motivate others.  In fact, I think it's true that you can't motivate others at all because motivation is intrinsic and individual.  What motivates me to do my best may not be the same as what motivates someone else. …

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