Are you one of the top 1% of leaders?

By S. Chris Edmonds / February 9, 2015 / Comments Off on Are you one of the top 1% of leaders?

The top 1% of anything is pretty impressive. To be ranked in that rarefied air means one has invested and IS investing time, energy, and passion into that avenue. If […]

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Want Engaged Performance? Show Respect.

By S. Chris Edmonds / January 5, 2015 / 8 Comments

I’ve not encountered a leader that wasn’t interested in improving their team (or department or company)’s performance. And it’s rare that I encounter a leader that doesn’t want team members […]

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Cause and Effect

By S. Chris Edmonds / July 7, 2014 / 2 Comments

My wife does our laundry. Recently she’s been frustrated that my t-shirts came out of the dryer inside out. She’s said on more than one occasion, “I need you to […]

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July '14 Leadership Development Carnival

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 30, 2014 / 5 Comments

Welcome to the July ’14 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. I’m honored to host this month’s issue. Thanks to the Carnival’s founder and “keeper of the flame,” Dan McCarthy, […]

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Bureaucracy Quashes Inspiration

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 9, 2014 / 2 Comments

Do your organization’s systems, policies, and procedures inspire team members, help them perform well, and help them serve customers well? Or do those systems inhibit inspiration, consistent performance, and great […]

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Gold Under Foot

By S. Chris Edmonds / June 2, 2014 / 2 Comments

In February 2013, a California couple headed out with their dog for their daily hike. Walking through their Sierra Nevada backyard, they noticed a rusty can lid in the moss. […]

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