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Tools & frameworks for leaders.

Field notes on coaching, strategy, and leading well — written by Jay and selected colleagues.

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How Will You Be Remembered?

What do Bob Dylan, Ernst Hemingway, and Jimmy Carter have in common? They are all Nobel Prize winners. Since 1901, the Nobel Foundation has given out awards to the world’s most outstanding achievers in five categories: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace. (Economics was added in 1968.) So far, just under a thousand highly influential…

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Hiring & Working with a Strategic Planning Consultant

An effective relationship with a strategic planning consultant will help your organization improve productivity, reach long-term goals, and minimize risks.

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What Is Team Building in the Workplace?

What is team building, and how can it improve collaboration and communication in your workplace? We have activities and goals to improve your team cohesion.

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Working Genius Assessment: A Complete Guide

Working Genius is a groundbreaking workplace personality assessment that is revolutionizing teams everywhere. This innovative model helps individuals and organizations discover their unique strengths and challenges, unlocking a new level of productivity, collaboration, and success. Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius Working Genius is an innovative workplace personality assessment created by Patrick Lencioni, a renowned author, speaker,…

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Setting Business Goals for Long-Term Success

Setting business goals that are clear and measurable is crucial to creating direction for your company. Learn how to set an effective goal for your business.

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Improve Employee Engagement with Business Coaching

Learn how business coaching services can improve employee engagement and retention by teaching business owners to implement better business practices.

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