Stuffing Habits
“It takes 21 days to change a habit,” according to Maxwell Maltz - and I think he’s about right, give or take a week or two. But this past weekend we saw habit change at a high level happen in a couple...
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Feedback in Threes: Keepers, Improvements (& video)
To criticize used to mean “to give counsel.” Now it too often means to tear down. In the age of instant communicating, we need to pause and think about what true “criticism” really means – feedback....
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Disguised Decay
“Status quo is disguised decay.” -Pete Wilkinson The truth is, status quo is a facade. You’re either improving or decaying. Some have put it that you are either growing or you’re dying. True. There is...
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Are your communication skills Giants playoff worthy?
There is serious Giants fever in San Francisco. The sidewalks are streaming with fans clad in orange and black. Co-workers are screaming game updates over cubes (actually as I sit on BART, some guy...
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Get out of your comfort zone!
What makes being a road warrior so rewarding? Being unexpectedly inspired. Week after week as a Program Leader for Decker, I’m traveling to train clients of vastly different industries. It’s...
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Are You A Leader We Can Bank On?
“Focus on the jockey as much as the horse. Or, if racing eludes you, bet on the head coach…would you feel confident investing your hard-earned money on a legal bet this weekend on a team in the NFL...
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Things that Need to Be Said
“Oh, did you get your hair cut?” I say this all the time. In my mind, it’s clear as day that I’ve just given a compliment. But to the person listening, it leaves a lot of doubt and lingering...
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The 5 White Lies about Communication
All too often, business communication sucks. Why? We’re not willing to look ourselves in the mirror when we’re not cutting it. We tell ourselves little white lies to make us feel like, “Hey, it’s not...
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Iron Sharpens Iron
News flash! Ignorance is not bliss. It’s amazing how many companies, organizations and teams there are these days that don’t give each other feedback. Feedback is critical to being a better...
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Feedback That Others Can (Actually) Use
“Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” – Frank A. Clark A few months ago, as Decker was wrapping up a series of programs with a large...
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Thanks for the Feedback
“Can I give you some feedback?” Rarely do we meet an offer like this with eagerness, curiosity or excitement. Our reaction might be more aligned with concern, skepticism or even fear. However,...
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Feedback in Threes: Keepers, Improvements (& video)
To criticize used to mean “to give counsel.” Now it too often means to tear down. In the age of instant communicating, we need to pause and think about what true “criticism” really means – feedback....
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Disguised Decay
“Status quo is disguised decay.” -Pete Wilkinson The truth is, status quo is a facade. You’re either improving or decaying. Some have put it that you are either growing or you’re dying. True. There is...
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Are your communication skills Giants playoff worthy?
There is serious Giants fever in San Francisco. The sidewalks are streaming with fans clad in orange and black. Co-workers are screaming game updates over cubes (actually as I sit on BART, some guy...
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Get out of your comfort zone!
What makes being a road warrior so rewarding? Being unexpectedly inspired. Week after week as a Program Leader for Decker, I’m traveling to train clients of vastly different industries. It’s...
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Are You A Leader We Can Bank On?
“Focus on the jockey as much as the horse. Or, if racing eludes you, bet on the head coach…would you feel confident investing your hard-earned money on a legal bet this weekend on a team in the NFL...
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The Workplace is Evolving: How Do You Keep The Team Aligned?
We spend a lot of time working with companies undergoing change. Business executives are making critical decisions based on disruption in a volatile market. During times of uncertainty, ensuring...
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