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Yahoo vs. The Truth. Hint: The Truth Wins

2023-02-28T12:50:23-08:00

When I wrote my weekly blog two weeks ago, I had no idea that I was starting upon a trilogy on truth. While I often write about the importance of truth in our communications and our society, the blog that [...]

Yahoo vs. The Truth. Hint: The Truth Wins2023-02-28T12:50:23-08:00

In Support of Outrage

2023-02-28T12:50:23-08:00

I was going to give truth, or our increasing lack thereof, a break from my blog this week. And then this happened…Last week (two days after my “End of Truth” blog), USA Today and other major media outlets reported that [...]

In Support of Outrage2023-02-28T12:50:23-08:00

The Value of Shared Values

2023-02-28T12:50:24-08:00

Does your organization have a set of shared values? Are these values written down anywhere or posted in a conspicuous place for all to view and practice on a daily basis? If you haven’t adopted shared values for your workplace, [...]

The Value of Shared Values2023-02-28T12:50:24-08:00

Sorry, I Wasn’t Really Listening…

2023-02-28T12:50:24-08:00

I’m preparing to facilitate a board planning retreat for a marketing organization this week. As I gather my thoughts and materials for the session, it has me thinking about my most important role as a facilitator — listening. The handy-dandy [...]

Sorry, I Wasn’t Really Listening…2023-02-28T12:50:24-08:00

Truth and the Social Contract

2023-02-28T12:50:25-08:00

Many years ago, when still fairly new to the complex world of people management, I found myself in an uncomfortable communication challenge with one of my staff. Fortunately for both of us, I was lucky enough to have a very [...]

Truth and the Social Contract2023-02-28T12:50:25-08:00

Truth, Taboos and Ski-lift Conversations

2023-02-28T12:50:25-08:00

One of the fun and unique things about skiing is the conversations you find yourself having with complete strangers on the lifts. We rarely strike up conversations in confined spaces like elevators, but when folks are skiing or riding they [...]

Truth, Taboos and Ski-lift Conversations2023-02-28T12:50:25-08:00
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