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An Alte ative to New Year's Resolutions

What’s wrong with New Year’s resolutions? Is it because the word “resolution” has become associated with superficial, lofty goals that fade almost as quickly as our hangover from the New Year’s Eve celebration? Or could it be that there is simply no time betwee Thanksgiving and New Year’s to do any serious goal-setting—given all the holiday parties, family obligations, and end-of-the-year work deadlines that must be met?

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Eight Simple Rules to Resolving Conflict And Improving Relationships

Managing conflict with coworkers doesn’t have to be difficult. Below are eight simple rules that should both help you deal with conflict and improve your relationships at work. Rule 1: See conflict as an opportunity Your perception of conflict has a direct impact on how it plays out in your ...

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Managing Organizational Conflict

All too often organizations cry out for what I call the quick fix. You know the scenario: two employees not getting along, probably personality differences, not real receptive to previous internal interventions, etc., so the organization decides to bring in outside help to fix the problem. ...

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Authentic Leadership

Much like the lighthouse that provides guidance and direction for sea-bearing vessels, leaders must become the beacon of light in their own lives before they can effectively lead others. As we have come to learn, true leadership is not about a title or a position in an organization. Nor is it ...

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The Sailing Trip from Hell

The four-day trip around the Channel Islands, just off the coast of Southern Califo ia, started out like it was supposed to—calm seas, plenty of sunshine, and moderate wind speed of 18 to 20 knots. The channel was only about 35 miles across, which meant we would make safe harbor for the evening in five to six hours. The Backstoryr

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The Things We Think but Do Not Say

Why do we hold back on saying the things that matter? In the movie Jerry Maguire, Jerry, played by Tom Cruise, has an epiphany in the middle of the night that ends up changing his life. In that moment he comes to the realization that his agency’s focus on getting more clients is completely wrong. Instead, he asserts, the focus needs to be put on the relationship with our current clients by providing more time, attention, and caring.

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Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for Meaningful Moments...and...Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for the M

Inspired by the 9/11 tragedy, Giesen’s book provides 200 thought-provoking questions about our lives, our dreams, and about the people that matter the most to us. This book will take you on a powerful journey through your precious life and bring you to a greater appreciation of who you are, where you have been and where you are headed. In addition to the insightful self-reflection this book offers, Creating Authenticity can be used to stimulate authentic and meaningful conv

March 28, 2003

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Leading From Within

Much like the lighthouse that provides guidance and direction for sea-bearing vessels, leaders must become the beacon of light in their own lives before they can effectively lead others. nnAs we have come to learn, true leadership is not about a title or a position in an organization. Nor is it about a person’s genetic make-up, level of education or socio-economic status. Leadership is a way of being. Effective leaders are those who lead by a set of core values that reflect

March 25, 2003

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Greg Giesen & Associates

September 23, 2007

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Greg Giesen & Associates

Greg Giesen & Associates is a personal empowerment and leadership development organization making a difference in the world by creating authenticity in the workplace

September 23, 2007