Leadership
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Thinking retirement? It’s never too late to act now
It’s never too early to start preparing for retirement. Congress passed Social Security about 80 years ago to help seniors…
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Leadership means really listening
After 50-plus years in business I have learned more through listening than any other practice. I have soaked in wisdom…
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Overcome outsized ego and the need to do it all
Two of the biggest obstacles to good leadership practices are an outsized ego and a reluctance to delegate.
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The importance of trust in business
Instinctively we all know that building a high level of trust is the right thing to do. However, can you…
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Champion your mavericks
After a long career as a retail executive, Joe Scarlett retired in 2007. But he didn’t let his decades of…
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Open-door policy: Be willing to listen more and you’ll be able to lead better
An open office door says you're open to communication. A closed door suggests you're closed off from the company conversation.
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Four year college not for every Tennessean
Today not all career paths start at University Trailhead. While “follow your dreams” may sound like good advice, it does…
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Lessons from the retail floor: Get close to your customer
There’s a talk I used to give about customer service. I gave it so frequently to store managers and sales…
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Share your leadership skills by taking the initiative to coach others
Got more than a few years in a business leadership role? You’d probably make a great coach.
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What’s your reading agenda?
Continuous learning is essential to business success. We know reading is a key component of learning, so do you have…
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