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Leadership Tip #11: Substitute the Word Trust for Empower

Johanna Rothman

Several years ago, I worked with a client who said, “If you want to get reimbursed for your travel, you must only take taxis.” When they need training. This is a part of the series of intermittent leadership tips. If your team can't choose its board or its project approach, you don't have empowered teams.

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Leadership Tip #13: For Innovation, Remove at Least One Policy or Procedure a Week

Johanna Rothman

Or, the person must adhere to onerous policies, especially for travel, to get reimbursed. If people have to ask for books or training, could you offer everyone a book allowance or a training allowance? Maybe even create a team or department-based training allowance so that teams can learn together.

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Q&A with Bob Weiler

Brimstone Consulting

Strategy, organization structure, business growth, business acceleration, marketing, leadership development. When I founded Brimstone with the vision to help business leaders drive their success by simultaneously delivering results, transforming and aligning the organization, and developing leadership talent. What led you to Brimstone?

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Boeing Starliner Failure: Lessons for Your Lean Program

Markovitz Consulting

I’ve seen companies create a Kaizen Promotion Office, develop a comprehensive Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training curriculum, and invest in expensive andon systems, but they’re not making any real progress towards their business goals. It’s with the simple synching of front line workers with the leadership.

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The Secret Sauce to a Superior Customer Experience

Rick Conlow

I travel often. And training, coaching, recognizing, and supporting your employee teams so they become superstars. Furthermore, do you want to enhance your leadership skills to drive customer-centered behaviors in employees? If so, check out my new book, Superstar Leadership Model: Good Boss Bad Bos Which One are YOU?

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Warning: Pessimism is Hazardous to Your Health

Rick Conlow

Keep learning by regularly attending training or education courses. In addition, go here for our RealTime Learning & Training leadership and personal development website. Finally, do you want to accelerate your leadership success? Go here for Rick’s Superstar Leadership eBook. Self-Satisfaction. Recognition.

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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

Since everyone has a unique financial situation, amount of free time, and ability to travel, some of these suggestions will be more applicable to you than others. Want to gain unique insights into leadership and civil service? Speaking of travelling, this is obviously an attractive, but expensive, option. Learn a New Skill.