Shawn Murphy | Achieved Strategies

Are We Too Busy Chasing Big?

Posted on22. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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Are you looking for something big while missing the small that happen around you each day? Does big equate to great? If your curiosity was piqued by the two questions, I suspect we’re alike in many ways. I know I’m not alone in my passion to achieve great things while I’m walking this earth. That [...]

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What Defensive Politicians Remind Us about the Value of Relationships

Posted on21. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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Please give me a moment to position this political intro to link to an important leadership reminder. I promise to not stand on my soapbox…for too long. Running in my mind like a warped looped-tape is the belief that our politicians have forgotten how to hear each other. With wicked problems facing many economies, divisive [...]

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Create Optimism in Uncertain Times

Posted on18. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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The frustrations and concerns about how to “remain calm and carry on” as a leader in these times can be overwhelming. In these days where uncertainty and anxiety about today and the future is topic numero uno, what’s a leader to do? You have influence over the mood, the vibe of your team’s work environment. [...]

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4 Check Points to Help Keep True to Your Leadership Purpose

Posted on16. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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In the rush of day to day business, it can be a challenge to keep a focus on and stay true to your leadership purpose. And by leadership purpose I’m referring to the beliefs you hold to be true about your role as a leader and supporting others’ growth. Before I go much further, I [...]

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Draw Your Line in the Sand

Posted on15. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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There’s both opportunity and heavy lifting needed to improve the workplace environment in America. According to Gallup’s Work Environment Index, for over 3 years US workplaces can hardly crack a score of 50 on the well-being index. This is out of a score of 100 measuring ideal employee well-being. Gallup includes in its Work Environment [...]

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Leadership Brief: Creating Good Cheer at Work

Posted on14. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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Why does the simple act of asking a customer his name spread good cheer? Why does stopping to ask a co-worker how her weekend was make her smile? Simple. It’s a friendly gesture showing that you care. And couldn’t we all use a little extra cheer and care in our life in these anxious, [...]

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Why You Want Inspired Work Relationships

Posted on11. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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I must admit I use the word “inspired” quite a bit. When I Googled the definition I liked the word that much more: Of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse. Imagine applying that definition to your work relationships. It’s like a gold standard. It may be tough to live up to, [...]