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The Cost of Over- and Under-Functioning
Jun 20, 2022 | Accountability, Developing Teams, Proactive Leadership | 0
A while back I wrote a post around something I call Spectrum Mapping, which is a simple tool that...
Read MorePop Quiz: Has Your Team Made a Decision?
Jun 11, 2022 | Accountability, Effective Meetings, Leadership Skills, Proactive Leadership | 0
Pop Quiz #1: In your team meeting, you’re discussing whether to change the meeting time. After...
Read MoreHow to Tackle Your Organization’s To-Do List
Apr 18, 2022 | Change Management, SMART goals, Strategic Planning | 0
At any given time, there is an endless laundry list of things we could implement in our...
Read MoreHead’s-Up: A Simple Leadership Self-Assessment
Mar 30, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills, Proactive Leadership | 0
With all the leadership practices, philosophies, tools, tricks, concepts, and advice out there,...
Read MoreAfter the Fire: Preserving Psychological Safety After Letting People Go
Mar 23, 2022 | Developing Teams, Proactive Leadership | 0
Firing someone is never easy. Of course, it’s likely hardest for the person being fired, but...
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The Cost of Over- and Under-Functioning
Jun 20, 2022 | Accountability, Developing Teams, Proactive Leadership | 0
A while back I wrote a post around something I call Spectrum Mapping, which is a simple tool that...
Pop Quiz: Has Your Team Made a Decision?
Jun 11, 2022 | Accountability, Effective Meetings, Leadership Skills, Proactive Leadership | 0
Pop Quiz #1: In your team meeting, you’re discussing whether to change the meeting time. After...
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Why No One Is Speaking Up
Jul 9, 2019 | Communication Skills, Developing Teams, Effective Meetings | 0
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I Thought We All Agreed On This Solution?
Jun 22, 2019 | Accountability, Effective Meetings | 0
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How Much Do Your Meetings Cost?
Jun 22, 2019 | Effective Meetings | 0
Head’s-Up: A Simple Leadership Self-Assessment
Mar 30, 2022 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills, Proactive Leadership | 0
With all the leadership practices, philosophies, tools, tricks, concepts, and advice out there,...
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The Courage to Trust Your Gut
Dec 16, 2021 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills, Proactive Leadership | 0
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The Key to Change: Relationships
Dec 13, 2021 | Change Management, Conflict Management, Developing Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills, Managing Up, Organizational Development, Proactive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Systems Thinking | 0
Change is part of the norm for organizations. It can show up as implementing a new process or...
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The Courage to Speak Up
Sep 14, 2019 | Change Management, Communication Skills, Managing Up | 0
Stop Putting Out Fires and Start Planning
Jul 8, 2019 | Proactive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Time Management | 0
One indicator that you are becoming a better leader is when you cross the threshold of being able...
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Use Your Outlook Calendar
Jun 28, 2019 | Communication Skills, Time Management | 0
How to Tackle Your Organization’s To-Do List
Apr 18, 2022 | Change Management, SMART goals, Strategic Planning | 0
At any given time, there is an endless laundry list of things we could implement in our...
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How to Get the Result You Want When Leading
Aug 8, 2019 | Developing Teams, SMART goals | 0
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Coaching Direct Reports to Set Goals
Jul 3, 2019 | Coaching, SMART goals | 0
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The Key to Change: Relationships
Dec 13, 2021 | Change Management, Conflict Management, Developing Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Skills, Managing Up, Organizational Development, Proactive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Systems Thinking | 0
Change is part of the norm for organizations. It can show up as implementing a new process or...
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The Secret to Getting Stuff Done!
Jul 27, 2019 | Proactive Leadership, Systems Thinking | 0
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Address the Root Cause, Not the Symptoms
Jul 6, 2019 | Systems Thinking | 0
Striving For Excellence: Turning Work Into Play
Sep 28, 2019 | Proactive Leadership, Vision.Mission.Values | 0
I recently saw an e-mail from a CEO in response to negative behavior within her organization. In...
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I’m David Franklin and I’ve been a coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker for 30 years. I work with mid- to executive-level leaders who are passionate about growing their people and their organizations.
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The Cost of Over- and Under-FunctioningJun 20, 2022
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Pop Quiz: Has Your Team Made a Decision?Jun 11, 2022
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How to Tackle Your Organization’s To-Do ListApr 18, 2022
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Head’s-Up: A Simple Leadership Self-AssessmentMar 30, 2022
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