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Creating Safe Spaces for Courageous Conversations

A conversation is a dialogue not a monologue. That’s why there are so few good conversations: Due to scarcity, two intelligence talkers seldom meet. Truman Capote   Susan Scott, in her book Fierce Conversations, says that all relationships are based

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What Makes Great Leadership?

A leader is most effective when people barely know he exists.  When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, his troops will feel they did it themselves – Lao Tzu Last Saturday I glanced at Saturdays Canberra Times newspaper and

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Effectiveness to Greatness

Deep within us there is an inner longing to live a life of greatness and contribution –  to really matter, to really make a difference.  Stephen Covey Stephen Covey is an internationally acclaimed and respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher,

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The Imposter Syndrome

  No matter where you go or what you do, you live your entire life within the confines of your head.  Terry Josephson   In my work with leaders, and in teaching our Transformational Leadership Program, my clients and program

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