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#FortuneCookieFriday
The cookie is encouraging reflection again

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 1, 20231 min read


Accountability partner
A phrase I remember hearing for the first time and when I heard it I wondered, "what does an accountability partner do? Who chooses your...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 31, 20232 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 30, 20230 min read


The Conscience of your Organization
I was in a first time manager training class in Chicago a few years ago and the CHRO dropped in to speak with us and take questions about...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 29, 20231 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 28, 20230 min read


#FortuneCookieFriday
This weekend let your authentic self be your guide! #FortuneCookieFriday #FortuneCookieFriday

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 25, 20231 min read


Travel Advisory
Sometimes when you're travelling you need a reminder that the experience is about the journey, not just the destination.

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 24, 20231 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 23, 20230 min read


What's stopping you?
People who get things done, do things. Once you start, you get experience, insight. Those insights help you do more, try different, help...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 22, 20231 min read


#thoughtfortheweek
Too often we limit ourselves. So this week, how about doing stuff that scares you, that intrigues you, that will help you grow?

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 21, 20231 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 18, 20231 min read


Paradox
A former colleague recently shared the tale of a global organization looking to add a Global Master Facilitator role to their business....

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 17, 20231 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 16, 20230 min read


Leadership principles are easy
Truth. Leadership principles like Listening Asking open questions Involving your team Inviting respectful challenges or diverse points of...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 15, 20231 min read


#FortuneCookieFriday
It's just about 6 months since Valentines Day. And the fortune cookie thought you might like this reminder for the weekend ahead

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 11, 20231 min read


Lessons from a pizza party
I spent the evening at a friends house and we had pizza. While the event was "just" dinner, our host turned it into a make your own pizza...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 10, 20232 min read



Andrew J Calvert
Aug 9, 20230 min read


Always have the tissues handy
Several years ago I got a new office in a cupboard. I quietly fumed that the no window space (really a converted cupboard) was so...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 8, 20232 min read


#FortuneCookieFriday
The Fortune Cookie nudges us toward understanding...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 4, 20231 min read


Form and function
Marking #internationalbeerday, and ahead of your Friday night, here are the glasses that go with popular styles of beer... You're...

Andrew J Calvert
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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