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Why You Keep Getting Passed Over For That Promotion

Doug WilsonApr 21, 20163 min read

In today’s “only judge me by my performance” culture apparently a lot of managers are looking beyond the numbers turned in at the end of…

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Doug WilsonApr 20, 20161 min read

“Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.” –Warren Bennis

Do You Know The Difference Between An Engineer and A Manager? Caution: The Truth Hurts!

Doug WilsonApr 20, 20163 min read

I was in a plant working on a project and one of the senior linesmen called me over to his station. When I go there…

Leadership Nugget #25: Forget the Feedback Sandwich. Get To Your Real Point

Doug WilsonApr 19, 20165 min read

People tiptoe around giving feedback that others may take as negative. All types of leadership “wisdom” is provided on how to give negative feedback but…

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Doug WilsonApr 18, 20161 min read

Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes.- Peter F. Drucker

Leadership Nugget #24: Bad Management Or Unethical Decisions ? You Better Know The Difference!

Doug WilsonApr 18, 20168 min read

As I look back on my career in leadership there were two decisions made above me that caused me to question whether or not I…