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July 2008: How To
Increase Corporate Patriotism, Love of Company
"Terry, you gave a step-by-step process
that will increase the level of love of company.
Thank you for your keen insight and willingness to share."
June 2008: 7 Ways to Reenergize Your Business in a Down Economy
"This is a terrific column. It
provides a great check list, and gets right to the point of what we need to
do."
May 2008: Three Ways
to Add Value to Your Value Proposition
"I enjoy reading your monthly missives.
They are right on the mark, both academically and practically."
April 2008: Surprise
Resignations Reflect Lack of Trust, Leadership
"Terry -- Excellent!!! I appreciate your
effort. And, as usual, your message is well-written and on the mark."
March 2008: Firing for Poor Performance Should Never Be a Surprise
"Very interesting column. It gives
me something to think about in handling employees in general."
February 2008: To
Promote Values, Preach What You Practice
"Terry, nice column, as usual. I just
love your columns. They're always relevant to my work, and are very
helpful."
January 2008: Leadership Doesn't Require Absolute Power, Blind
Obedience
"Great message that the power and
performance of a leader comes from leveraging the skills, knowledge and
abilities of his or her people."
December 2007: Four
Essential Factors for Making Sound Decisions
"Nice article! As a small business
owner, I definitely identify with your assessment...I continue to enjoy
receiving Leadership Unlimited and your insights."
November 2007:
Emphasize Success in Succession Planning
"Interesting column. It makes perfect
sense but goes against the ego's need for survival."
October 2007: Getting
Fired Up About Getting Fired
"Terry, I appreciate reading your
column. The profile is interesting; setting expectations is key to
satisfaction in business and other relationships."
September 2007: When
Pain Is Good
"Thanks, Terry. I was just talking
about this with a client. Pain is the answer, when all else fails."
August 2007: A Great
Metaphor for Leadership
"Your comparing leadership skill
development to improving your golf game makes a lot of sense. I'll have to
share it with my colleagues."
July 2007: The Low
Cost of Freedom, and 4 Steps To Take You There
June 2007: Unleashing
the Power of Innovation
"This is a dynamite message. I have
spent the last three years trying to preach this concept into an industry
that still thinks telephones should be rotary."
May 2007: Leaders
Should Embrace Conflict
"Thank you for your important lesson!
Since there is so much conflict in today's world , it's good to review some
methods of resolution."
April 2007: Leadership
Demands Straightforwardness and Honesty
"Enjoyed this column. Especially liked
the part about 'if we don't know the answer, we say so and promise to find
out.'"
March 2007:
Motivation, Associated Costs, and Four Important Skills
"I look forward to receiving your column,
it's always relevant to my company."
February 2007: Accurate
Measures Are Essential For Success
"I really liked this, especially the part
about the exec who "assumed" there was trust in his organization. And
the fuel gauge/metrics analogy works well. Good job!"
January 2007: Leaders
Use Purpose to Increase Profitability
"Interesting. Just read an article in
Fortune about Google and how everyone can cite their mission, and does it
frequently. Sounds like they figured out early on that their purpose is
what's important."
December 2006:
Building Trust Requires The
Human Touch
"Terry, I dislike the idea of responding to
you via e-mail--especially after reading such a good column from you about
the limitations of e-mail! Thanks for your insightful words."
November 2006: 8
Goal-Setting Steps For Achieving Success In 2007
"Great article with an inspiring message. I
am taking your advice and starting my 2007 goals planning."
October 2006: Leader's
Job Is Teaching Others To Lead
"The most important thing I got out of this
one is that the employees are always watching us, and deciding if we really
are good leaders. We have to watch what we say and do."
September 2006: A
Monkey Could Do Your Job
"Great message. This reminds me that
employees' jobs are not as easy as they may appear. Your columns are always
thought-provoking, meaningful, and enjoyable to read."
August 2006: The Other
Most Powerful Phrase In Leadership
"Another good message. I always look
forward to your column."
July 2006: Leaders
Resilient When Hit By Load of Bricks
June 2006:
Leadership, Sales, and the Stealth Change Agent
May 2006:
Strategic Leadership Achieves Goals
April 2006: Your Job
Is Making People Uncomfortable
"This is an excellent column.
You present "food for thought" that we can apply, not only to our group, but
to our everyday operations as leaders and administrators."
"Terry, this one's is SO appropriate, I'd
almost swear you were reading my mind. I've had several conversations with
my Sales Director on just this topic."
March 2006: The Most
Powerful Phrase in Leadership
"Nice article. Good message. I enjoy
your articles. They are creative and very well written."
February 2006: The
Flying Tomato, and Leadership as a Solitary Sport
"Your column always lifts my spirits! This
is another good newsy leadership commentary."
January 2006: Leaders
Must Drive Fear Out of the Workplace
"Very good column, as usual. I enjoyed it."
December 2005: "You
Want Me To Do What?!"
"Terry, I wanted to let you know how much I
appreciate and enjoy reading your monthly messages in Leadership Unlimited.
I find each issue gives me much to reflect upon, and provides a mental
pick-me-up. Nice job!"
November 2005: T.O.
Syndrome Is Alive And Well
"So many wise words! I thank you for
sharing your column with me each month."
October 2005:
Mentoring Is A Crucial Leadership Skill
"As usual, this month's column really
struck a chord with me. Keep it up!"
September 2005:
Perceptions Influence Level of Employee Engagement
"Thanks again, Terry, for your insights
into effective leadership. Your columns help me pull my head out of
the trenches and look at the landscape."
August 2005: Increased
Employee Engagement Leads To Improved Profitability
"Terry, I've really enjoyed your column,
and have forwarded them to others from time to time. Your discussions and
insights have helped me step into my role as team lead, and have reminded me
to be aware of those around me."
July 2005: Process,
Not Training, Produces Behavior Change
"Terry, this month's Leadership
Unlimited is right on the money!!"
June 2005: More Trust,
Better Communication Solve Workplace Problems
"I always enjoy your columns, and forward
them to my colleagues."
May 2005: Leadership
Requires Clear Directions For Achieving Vision
April 2005: Effective
Leadership And Core Values
March 2005: Leadership
And Vision
February 2005:
Leadership Echoes From Obscure, Thirty-Year-Old Song
January 2005:
Animals, The Sixth Sense, And Preventing The Next Tsunami
December 2004:
5 Tips To Avoid Snore-Filled Meetings
November
2004: Lessons From The Presidential Election
October
2004: Donald Trump Was Wrong
September 2004: Use
Your Mouth--For Leadership
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