Editorials
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How to Build a Positive Culture
Let’s say you and I operate competing hardware stores in the suburbs of the same city. Most likely we’d carry…
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For Mental Fitness, Invest in Yourself First
Maybe you already invest in yourself by exercising several times a week, eating the right foods, maintaining a healthy weight,…
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The Power of Leadership
In a leadership role you probably have more power than you realize. So use it judiciously. Heed President Teddy Roosevelt’s…
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Leaders Work Together, Build Trust
Trust is the most basic building block of successful relationships. In a trusting environment you have a greater potential to…
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Trust your instincts, even on big decisions
Instincts begin to develop at an early age. If you trip and fall, you learn to look where you are…
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Tips for leading in uncertain times
This is one of the most unusual times of our lives. And now is when leaders should step up like…
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Why don’t you ask more questions?
When interviewing potential team members the trait of curiosity was always near the top of my list. Why? Curious individuals…
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Focus on the important stuff!
The most important words a mentor ever said to me were, “Don’t confuse activity with accomplishment.” He repeated this phrase…
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Recognition is the No. 1 motivator
My predecessor and mentor at Tractor Supply preached the impact of sincerely recognizing the efforts of all employees. Over time,…
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Here’s how to coach others for success
More than any other factor, the quality of our team will define us as leaders. To be successful we must…
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