People & Change

Work Evolving to Create Greater Meaning

Posted on06. Sep, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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I want something more for businesses. I want businesses to be a place where employees come to pursue and contribute to work that has meaning. I want businesses to be filled with leaders who understand the value of connecting with people as people with aspirations and ambitions, not people as a means to a goal [...]

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Inspire. Don’t Wait for Upper Management.

Posted on29. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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How many times have you heard, “If upper management would get it’s act together, we could actually make some progress?” I’m asking you, though, to stop saying it. Put up your pinky and pinky swear it. I’ll say it with you. Really? Really. Why? In these times where so much uncertainty whirls about weaving itself [...]

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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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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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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, [...]

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Despite Economic News, Making Peace Can Unite Your Team

Posted on09. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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I’m no economist, but I believe we’re in for rockier times. I know – it doesn’t require an MBA to make that prediction. I share my prediction not to show off my brilliance, but to remind you how leaders respond to gloomy economic news. Can you say machete? You know the one that comes out [...]

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Expect More from Your Leadership

Posted on02. Aug, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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I find myself in a serious mood lately. Certainly the politics in DC and the state of our economy and country weigh mightily on my mind. What weighs more heavily, though, is how we are treating one another. Einstein once said, “A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?” [...]