Have you ever run a marathon? How about attempting one where someone is trying to tackle you (no, not football). This was close to reality for Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon in 1967. Watch:
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How would you describe yourself? Swamped? Booked? Slammed? How about crazy busy? Let's face it, we're all crazy busy, but that doesn't mean we should describe ourselves as such. Here's what a slight shift in language can do:
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The year: 2016. The place: A Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. What happened next would change the world. Well, the world of Go, that is. What does the AI revolution mean for us as leaders? Watch my latest episode of Bite-sized Leadership for insights:
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How would you define true success? Is it your salary? An accomplished career? A title? Or is it something more? Check it out:
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There is an old adage about stocks that says "It's not about where the stock has been, but where it's going." The same can be said about your leadership journey - where are you now, and where are you heading? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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Whenever I enter the perimeter of #Atlanta, you can bet that I have Google Maps pulled up. Who do we have to thank for this gift of convenience to humanity? Meet Dr. Gladys West, a pioneer in GPS technology.
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What can we learn about leadership from Abraham Lincoln? Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War is an excellent parallel to a time-tested model for successful leadership - the Turknett Leadership Character Model.
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What do cookies and radishes have to do with #willpower?
In 1996, a fascinating study was conducted using cookies and radishes to observe the effects of willpower.
Watch this video and let me know what you think of this study and the idea of willpower in the comments!
Our first newsletter of 2024 is available now! There are currently five (yes, five) different generations in the workforce. Read on for articles, insights, and more around navigating and thriving in a multi-generation workforce.
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Sometimes the solution to our problem is right in front of us, but we can't see it. This is where a friend, co-worker, your boss, or even an executive coach can help us see things in a different perspective.
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In 1915, disaster struck when the HMS Endurance, carrying famed explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew, became trapped in the ice of Antarctica. Two years later, Ernest and his entire crew were rescued from the clutches of the icy continent. How did this happen? Leadership.
Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, this is the perfect time to commit and challenge ourselves to a GSD mindset - Get Stuff Done. Here's to a year of progress and achievement!
What are are your 2024 goals?
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Imagine this - It's another usual day at the office, when suddenly you're faced with a decision that could save or destroy billions of lives. This was the reality for Stanislav Petrov, the man who saved the world. Watch for takeaways on high stakes decision making.
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I'm coming to you live from Amicalola Falls State Park where our team held our annual strategic retreat. We could have held this meeting in our conference room, but instead, we chose to venture a few hours up north to the breathtaking north Georgia mountains. Watch to learn why:
As we wrap up 2023, it's tempting to let up on the gas pedal and say "we've done enough." But like a football player dropping the ball at the one yard line, it's not about getting close to the goal, it's about completion. Let's commit to crossing the goal line and finish strong.