April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020
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What Credentials Leaders Can Say to Professionals

As we turn the corner on month one of Staying in Shelter and come eye to eye with the monster—the harsh and new reality that this is not changing anytime soon, hundreds of professional societies and credentials leaders have to come up with better responses. Here’s what I’m getting from many weeks […]
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April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
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Another 30 Days Or More of Stillness

Another 30 Days Or More of Stillness. Is This Extra Time or Better Quality Time? With the official word this week for the nation that stay-at-home guidelines extend for 30 days, maybe more, here’s the buzz coming from you, my colleagues working with the professions of America and certifications of the world. […]
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March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
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Only Two Communication Skills Needed to Engage Anyone

When I signed on for a life of professional communication,  awesome responsibility and joy came with it.   You get to find a community or type of business you can serve very well because of your skills, experiences and fit with their needs. Professionals and the industries they run are my community.  Normally, […]
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March 17, 2020
March 17, 2020
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Spring Forward. Reset clocks, 2020 goals, then the rest of your life.

Daylight savings time comes just as we are about to look back and notice it’s been more than two months since great intentions and resolutions. Writing this article started on Sunday, right after changing many clocks and batteries we rarely think about—smoke alarms, auto key fobs, and other “wireless” necessities.  By the […]
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November 22, 2019
November 22, 2019
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Secrets of a Productivity Marathon Runner, Now at the 30-Year Mark

Productivity is a deeply personal issue as well as a humankind obsession. Let’s share a look at the micro version (the individual) and come back to the macro version (everyone in the world) after we serve up this dish of secrets. When Barbara Hemphill, founder of the Productive Environment Institute (PEI), called […]
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August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
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The New Communication Experience

It’s time to solve today’s problems. While you are busy serving many, who is helping you decide the next right move for your business–the business of credentials, professions and careers? Where do you turn when you need more than tactics and lists? When you realize “best practices” examples are about yesterday and […]
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September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018
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Burning Platform Issue—Everyone Has One

Photo by Adrian Smith on Unsplash This was the most intense, deep-listening summer in our firm’s history of 39 years and more than 40,000 meetings with boards of directors and staff-driven project teams.   Take a few minutes to explore what we discovered because it will be worth your time. Have you ever […]
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April 15, 2018
April 15, 2018
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Board of Directors—Learn These Lessons in Culture Before You Crash and Burn

The winners—the organizations that make good money and get on the “Best Places to Work” lists—they know what culture is and actively work it.  More now than in recent years, culture is widely acknowledged as one of the most significant factors in an organization’s success and sustainability. Lou Gerstner, Jr., former IBM […]
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March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018
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10 Signs You’ve Become a Horrible Board Member

You agreed to serve on the board of directors to make a difference.  You wanted to be part of something bigger than yourself. Maybe you also wanted to enhance your reputation–to be visible on a national stage. You pay for your own travel to meetings and give up both personal and work […]
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