Be a Bumblebee

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Video of RGjWPnMPhrE Did you know that the bumblebee should not be able to fly? Based on its size, weight and shape of its body in relationship to the total wing span, a flying bumblebee is scientifically impossible. The bumblebee, being ignorant of scientific input, goes ahead and flies anyway and makes honey every day.…

Snow Roller Synergy

I like to look to nature for insights into leadership and teamwork. You know what I mean if you have seen The Nature of Excellence. Just recently, I was reminded of the power of nature's lessons – that team synergy produces creative and extraordinary results. On the evening of March 31, 2009, Tim Tevebaugh was…

Winners Always Quit

Video of fM67NFGCeT8 I love a good quotation as much as anyone. I remember a classic from way back when I was a kid.  I’m still a kid at heart, but certainly not in years.  “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” We’ve all heard that one and may have even tried to live by…

Identifying the Elephant in the Room

The Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia

The Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia happens to have been built next to a mango grove that one family of elephants have always visited when the fruit ripens. When they returned one year and found the luxury accommodation in the way, they simply walked through the lodge lobby right psat the front desk to reach their…

Challenge and Change

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If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. Do something today to challenge yourself, then watch it change you from the inside out. Learn about the leading from the inside out here.

Elevate Your Game: 2 Ways to Compete at Higher Levels

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During my family holiday visits, we play lots of ping pong--a favorite indoor sport of ours. Over many games and tournaments certain players dominate, and a clear trend emerges. The consistent winners use the full ping pong table to their advantage. They keep opponents moving, guessing and reacting to an array of shots in different…

The Ultimate Computer

Remember, your mind is your ultimate personal computer. Like your laptop at home, sometimes you might forget to turn on your mental virus protection program allowing negative thoughts to invade your mind -without you realizing it. So, the computer adage "Garbage in, garbage out" as it applies to your mind should really be "Garbage in,…

The BIG Payoff for Full Engagement

Think of the times you've gone shopping or to a restaurant and dealt with people who were visibly happy to be in their jobs-and to have the opportunity to serve you. Their words were straight from their hearts, rather than a script.  They probably surprised you with the extra effort and thoughtfulness in satisfying your needs, answering your questions…

4 High-Impact Ways to Elevate Your Leadership

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Leaders are learners. So, here are 4 high-impact ways you can learn from our new website to elevate your leadership: 1. Find practical tips and inspiration  in our blog archives of 300+ posts.  Target your search by topics like: Accountability Attitude Coaching Communication Culture Engagement Execution Motivation Planning and more. 2. Access Free tools to elevate…