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Integrating the Four Dimensions of Plate ManagementThe four dimensions of plate management offer a comprehensive framework for analyzing and optimizing how individuals and teams allocate…Nov 28, 2024Nov 28, 2024
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Action to Motion Ratio: The Most Important Metric You’ve Never Heard OfOf all the things you do, what percentage are true actions versus mere motions? This might seem like an odd question at first, but…Nov 7, 2024Nov 7, 2024
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Good-Willed Directness: A Leadership Communication EssentialContrast and conflict are an unavoidable part of leadership — and all of life. There are a number of different approaches people take to…Oct 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024
Fans on Three: A Simple Concept for Maximizing EngagementEngagement is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to thriving organizations. At Positive Leadership, we have a concept that has…Oct 18, 2024Oct 18, 2024
The Power of the Through Line: How a Concept from the Arts Can Transform Your Organization and LifeIf you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we like to use metaphors to help people grasp leadership concepts. Today, we want to…Oct 11, 2024Oct 11, 2024
The Connection Between Happiness and CliftonStrengths© ThemesPositive Psychology has taken off over the past few decades, largely because it focuses on an idea we all care about — happiness. Until…Oct 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024