Category Archives: Energize

Never Confuse Progress with Winning

Posted on November 4, 2014 by bhaskett

Everyone likes a winner.  In sports, the teams that consistently win will enjoy a more loyal fan base.  Last year’s 1-11 team that finishes 3-9 this year has enjoyed a 200% increase in their wins, yet their fan base is … Continue reading →

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Honing Your Edge: Tenacity

Posted on September 24, 2013 by bhaskett

Setting yourself apart in the competitive business world really is not that difficult if you are willing to engage your brain and put in some hard work.  One area to develop an edge over your competition is tenacity; defined as … Continue reading →

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How to Soar During Times of Upheaval

Posted on June 13, 2013 by bhaskett

During times of chaotic change, most people in the workplace will retract into their shell in a defensive posture and wait.  We wait for the layoffs to cease. We wait for the organizational announcements to settle down. We wait for the … Continue reading →

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Be Vigilant for Crisis

Posted on April 3, 2013 by bhaskett

It is easy to execute according to normal, everyday conditions.  It is more difficult to recognize when a trend is leading to an emergency situation that requires extraordinary action and resources. As a leader, you are in a unique position to … Continue reading →

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De-Clutter Your Leadership: 3 Simple Areas

Posted on March 22, 2013 by bhaskett

We have a tendency to make things complicated.  If a list of 5 optimal behaviors is good, then a list of 10 must be better, right?  Wrong.  As is often quoted from Leonardo da Vinci, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” … Continue reading →

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