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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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Top 15 Songs about Optimism and Hope

Posted on07. Jun, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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There’s a red thread of commonality weaved throughout the 15 songs listed in this years Top 10 list – feel something that inspires. I had to add 5 songs because the recommendations were too good to limit the list to 10. The songs included range from rock, pop, Christian rock, reggae, and even rap. Quite [...]

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3 Ways to Help People Understand How Their Contribution Matters

Posted on23. May, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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What is your focus when at work? Is it the tools of your work: Spreadsheets? Phone calls? Meeting prep? Or is it the people: Relationships? Coaching? Touch points? Certainly both are important. The difference, however, is that “tools” merely push your work forward incrementally. The people, on the other hand, transform the work and how [...]

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A Self-less Leadership Act

Posted on28. Feb, 2011 by Shawn Murphy.

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We live in a world where the praises of success quickly fade away to the question of “What will you do next?” This isn’t a cynical statement, but merely a statement of fact. Much is demanded from us in this rapidly changing society shaping our world – or is it the reverse? Nonetheless, we are [...]

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Leadership & Spirituality: Serving Your People

Posted on01. Nov, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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I am drawn to managers who through their actions show that business and humanity are inseparable. Managers who lead by inspiring people to aspire to achieve something outside what is thought possible Managers who lead by stretching their people to create something out of nothing Managers who recognize that their business plans are made possible [...]

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Bring Humanity Back to Work

Posted on19. Oct, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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The New York Times published a news story about the pending turnover storm in American businesses. If you’ve not read it, click the hyperlink to the left. It’s an important read for executives. I’ll simplify a key message in the article: If your company has lost its humanity in responding to the economic crisis, be [...]

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Leaders Shook Up How They Inspire People

Posted on30. Jun, 2010 by Shawn Murphy.

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So today we conclude the month long leadership blog series Wake Up & Shake it Up. Throughout the month guest bloggers provided insights into how you can shake up your leadership style. But more specifically, shake up your leadership style to reconnect with and inspire your employees and restore optimism back in the workplace. Thank [...]