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How To Structure One-On-One Meetings To Maximize Value

Leadership requires us to invest in our people - communicate things to them, teach them, facilitate their success, etc.  One of the best ways that I've found to do this in a formal way is through my one-on-one meetings.  There are some structural things that help me to maximize the value of these one-on-ones for me: Meet regularly - for some employees, this is weekly...for others it is bi-weekly or even once a month.  But, they need to be scheduled regularly and predictably.  In other words, if they're weekly, plan them at the same time and on the same day...

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The One Proven Method To Overcome Perfectionism Once And For All

I'm a perfectionist.  There, I said it.  It's a problem that I battle most days of my life.  At home...at work...in relationships...literally everywhere. And, if you fight this battle, you know that it can have a profound impact on your life and the way that you work and live.  But, there is hope!  I have discovered a way to overcome perfectionism and it works for me every single time that I decide to use this method.  Here it is: JUST DO IT! I know.  I know.  Ground breaking.  Life changing.  I'm a genius.  I appreciate the accolades.  But, let me...

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7 Ways to Stop Wasting Time and Get More Done

In my most recent Reader Survey, I asked the question: "What is the biggest challenge you are facing right now?"  I then gave some options for answers - things like Not Enough Inspiration, Not Enough Skills, and Not Enough Money.  By far, Not Enough Time was the one that got the most responses.  It's not totally surprising as we all want to do more and get more done. At the end of the day, however, there are still only 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week, and 8,760 hours in a year.  So, rather than focusing on...

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