Russ Powell

Leadership- and team-development consultant w/ exp in start-ups, high-tech, bio-tech, healthcare, hospitality. Musician, reader, stunt kite enthusiast, juggler.

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"The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” @EdwardTufte quoting Geo. Bernard Shaw during Tufte's course "Presenting #Data and #Information."

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Calling all #NorthBay startup leaders! Maximize your impact with the proven "Leadership and the Middle Path" workshop. Trusted by 140+ companies and required by startup investors. Secure your spot now: https://t.co/4yN7PjwWgp #StartupLeadership #Founders #LeadershipDevelopment

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Turns out humble leaders are significantly more effective than narcissistic leaders—their employees are more productive and innovative. The best leaders integrate confidence and humility.
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#middlepathleadership #leadershipdevelopment #confidenceandhumility

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Ever struggled to work w/ difficult people? Come join us in Santa Rosa, on Apr 30th, for an interactive, lunchtime workshop that will help you uncover more and better ways to solve problems collaboratively. @coLABconnect #leadershipdevelopment

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My March newsletter's out -- featuring one big idea, two tips for leaders, and three useful resources. Check it out. https://t.co/TXqAomGcZd
#leadershipdevelopment #middlepathleadership #teamdevelopment

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“I think in your guys’ profession [sports reporting, punditry], you can easily take back what you say… There’s no danger when somebody says [something false]." –Cam Newton

For more, see https://t.co/9wLhqL0F0K

#evidencebased #predictions #datarichconversations

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Had a blast this week listening to pitches at #ideabounce at @WUSTL's @SkandalarisCtr. At an IdeaBounce® gathering each presenter (a.k.a "bouncer") has two mins to pitch an idea.
@iiluscri, @cyrilloum #washu #pitchingskills #skandalariscenter #entrepreneurship #startups

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I enjoyed attending "OTM Office Hours: Ideas to Device" yesterday, featuring Kristina Schmelter (of @CultivationCap), @jenniferavari and @JonSilva_StL (of SentiAR), w/ Greg Markiewicz (of @WashUOTM) moderating.
#washuinnovators #washu #washuengineers #lifesciences #startuplife

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Welcome to Part Two of our two-part series on facilitating great live-virtual training. It's loaded with tips for becoming an engaging facilitator of virtual instructor-led training! #middlepathleadership #leadership #LeadershipDevelopment https://t.co/gNAKVS2Jjg

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Quality content isn't the only ingredient needed for successful virtual training. I've pulled together recommendations for running engaging webinars in this two-part series.
#middlepathleadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadership https://t.co/bVk5ho2JC5

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@BillHiggins Thank you, @BillHiggins! I 'preciate your clarity and focus on thinking systemically!

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During election season, I often find myself thinking about how bad we are (we humans) at making #predictions. https://t.co/9wLhqLhI2K #forecasting #leadershipdevelopment #middlepathleadership #systemsthinking #evidencebasedthinking #datarichconversations

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When analyzing performance problems, Bob Mager (one of my favorite workforce development consultants) recommends that you check for three "fast fixes" by answering these questions: https://t.co/nr2b1V2YDF

#middlepathleadership #training #leadership #teams #businessexcellence

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In conversations with my clients, I refer to Rule Three more than any other. How about you? https://t.co/U2mtBPx8Xj #training #middlepathleadership #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #teams #businessexcellence

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Many of my clients have found this model useful for understanding and troubleshooting human performance issues. #middlepathleadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadership https://t.co/tZMTRssMTM

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A morning meditation from one of my favorite poets, John O'Donohue. #poetry #meditation #verbalcuppajoe
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Two Timeless Principles for Managing Time and Tasks
I lean on these heavily for helping me organize and manage my time. #middlepathleadership #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #businessexcellence
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Walking the Middle Path is about finding a healthy point of integration between extremes. Come join us for Leadership and the Middle Path (Fall 2022). Starts 20 Oct 2022.https://t.co/Mqn8nSarwa

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This! 😃 Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, and Gene Kelly dance to Uptown Funk https://t.co/4sx4kWZPvE

#moviestars #classic #dance #dancelikenooneswatching #danceyoursocksoff #viralvideos #funkytown

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Company to prospective employee: "Oh, yes. We have a rigorous onboarding program. 100%."

#onboarding #training #learninganddevelopment #humanresources #instructionaldesign #funny #memes #videos #viralvideo #badtraining #dontwastemytime #ISD

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To have productive difficult conversations, @amyegallo reminds us to take the perspective of the other, think about what you truly want, and don't take it personally.
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