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The Strangest Places I was having dinner at a fancy restaurant in a nice part of town. I had just finished washing my hands in the men’s room and now I was waving my arms back and forth in front of an automatic paper towel dispenser. No matter how I waived, the stubborn thing refused [...]
Note: This is an updated version of my most popular post to date. If it’s helped you, please share, +1, stumble, or tweet. Thanks! -David Lives are On the Line People are depending on you. They depend on your organization. Your mission is important. With the world relying on you and your team, it is [...]
Are you neglecting the most fundamental work you’ll ever do to be effective? Check out Abraham Lincoln’s advice on being effective in this video: If this has helped you, please pass it on to someone else it will benefit. You May be Interested In: Looking for the Dry Places (Video) Avoiding Waterfalls (Video) 18 Truths [...]
Confusion There are seasons in your leadership where you will feel lost. The path forward isn’t clear. Your team is uncertain, distracted, or lost. You search for the perfect decision, but you can’t find it – there are too many unknowns, too much analysis, no way to know for certain… In times like these your [...]
Lives are On the Line People are depending on you. They depend on your organization. Your mission is important. With the world relying on you and your team, it is vital that you stay relevant, effective, and connected. History is strewn with examples of organizations that failed or are struggling to respond to a changing [...]
Wishing People have an amazing ability to wish: “I wish my team would listen.” “I want to get our product into more people’s hands.” “I want a better relationship with my spouse.” “I wish everyone would stay focused on results.” “I just want less stress.” “I wish they cared like I do…” Do you find [...]
Insight Every once in a while you encounter an idea that acts like a new pair of glasses – suddenly you can see the world with clarity you didn’t have a moment before. The subject of today’s book review holds that kind of concept. It is a refreshing and graceful addition to and departure from [...]
Reflect. Act. Learn. Start today. Enjoy the journey. Smile. Practice compassion for yourself and others. Take care, David M. Dye (Photo by Robert Parviainen) Subscribe today or join the discussion at: http://trailblazeinc.com/ **** I share twenty years experience teaching, coaching, leading, and managing in youth service, education advocacy, city governance, and [...]
Welcome! This post is part of month series where I am answering questions from readers. The question posed by this reader is: “What do you do with your leadership skills, when you haven’t yet found a place to lead?” I Love This Question It’s something many people ask, but few voice and you can find [...]
Reminder: I’m collecting your questions to answer in a series starting next week. I’ve received great ones so far – send yours today! Stressed? You’ve got forty “priorities” staring at you. Three people are waiting outside your door. Your email in-box is demanding attention. You’ve got too much to do and never enough time to [...]
