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March Madness
John Wooden was the famed coach of the UCLA men's basketball team. He built a championship program through his leadership approach. And, in honor of the American sporting tradition of March Madness, I bring [...]
Sizzling Hot…
Last month we introduced Grizzle, a relatively new employee who stirred conflict in you as a time drain in the complaint process. This month we have Fizzle, who has moved up in your organization [...]
2021: Playing the Long Game
When I thought about what I would write to kick off 2021, the initial title was “2021: Hitting Reset” or a “Fresh Start”. Turning the calendar to a new year brings a new sense [...]
Fizzling…
Last month we introduced Grizzle, a relatively new employee who stirred conflict in you as a time drain in the complaint process. This month we have Fizzle, who has moved up in your organization [...]
2020 Gratitude
It’s that time of year. The holiday season is around the corner, or by the looks of any grocery store…it’s here right now. With Thanksgiving comes a time to be grateful AND there’s a [...]
Conflict: Lessons for Grizzle
Grizzle has reported to you for a few years now. They started out as a great addition with a keen eye toward broken processes in the systems of your team, which was useful because [...]
Keep It Moving
If you’ve been to a public park recently, you’ve likely seen a sign that says something along the lines of “keep it moving - keep it distanced” (or perhaps that’s just Seattle?). As we [...]
Time to Take Your MEDS!
Okay, okay, so this pandemic isn't going away anytime soon. If you have been hanging on for the day we return to normal, you are most certainly exhausted. Even if you have been a [...]
Rick Moranis vs the Superheroes: AKA What’s Wrong with Right Sizing?
Cheaper. Faster. Leaner. Better? Not so fast. As law firms face increasing pressure to deliver services to clients in the most cost-effective manner, there is much discussion about the best way to “right size” [...]
3 Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Feel Comfortable Being Assertive
Imposter syndrome. Imposter phenomenon. Imposter feelings. You’ve probably come across at least one of those three phrases in the last few years. (and don’t feel like an imposter if you spell it impostor with [...]