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Just give 110%, right?

By Nathan Jones / September 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Just give 110%, right?

Are you tired of hearing “Just work smarter, not harder”? Or my favorite “You need to give 110%” as if you’ve just been sitting around being lazy or something! This podcast is for you and the business you are in. We can help. Instead of throwing buzzwords and advising phrases at you (well, sometimes maybe…),…

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Decisions, Ducks, and Cheese Sandwiches

By Nathan Jones / September 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Decisions, Ducks, and Cheese Sandwiches

What is it about decisions that make us afraid to make them? In this episode, we look at some of the reasons why people back away from making decisions, why we all seem to worry about everyone else, and what is it about the ducks and cheese sandwiches? I guess you’ll have to listen to…

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Lessons Learned From a 10-Year Old

By Nathan Jones / September 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Lessons Learned From a 10-Year Old

During the 2020 lockdown, suddenly school-age children were working from home along with their parents. Interesting times indeed! We often think that a lesson-learned activity needs to be something formal, or with lots of experts in a field. Not so! You can learn a lot from talking with anyone directly involved in an event.  Amelia,…

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Plans and German Philosophers

By Nathan Jones / September 24, 2020 / Comments Off on Plans and German Philosophers

When you were listing the assumptions in your business plan, were you thinking global pandemic? It’s unlikely! Any plan that you put in place needs to constantly be revisited and adjusted as new realities come to light. Do you still think the same way you did a year ago? Is there anything you’ve learned since…

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What Was This Meeting About Again?

By Nathan Jones / September 24, 2020 / Comments Off on What Was This Meeting About Again?

How many times have you shown up to a meeting just because it is in your calendar? Have you been organizing meetings where there is no agenda and people have no real clue why they are there? Then you might want to consider calling them off, or circulating the lyrics to Kumbaya, and providing catering.…

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