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  1. Homeless for the Holidays December 14, 2010

    Posted in Diversity & Inclusion, Mike Hyter.

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    I love this time of year, when the plans for the holiday season are under way. Regardless of what tradition you follow, the holiday spirit during this time is festive, the shopping, the trimmings, the food….I guess it’s the time of seeing the current year coming to an end and the upcoming vacation time (if you have any) that will provide a chance to rest up a bit. Love it!

    I was on my way home from shopping the other day, driving past a city park, and saw what appeared to be people who were homeless. On this particular day I noticed it much more than I had in the past. The image caused me to reflect on how blessed I am to actually have a home to live in, something I know that can easily be taken for granted.

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  2. Developing Unconscious Competence (or Bloody Mess at the Maxfield Home) December 8, 2010

    Posted in Doug Maxfield, Learning & Development.

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    We had a little accident in the Maxfield home the other night. My daughter was finishing up her responsibility after dinner of clearing dishes off the table and counter, throwing away garbage. That’s when all the trouble started… For some reason, my daughter forgot how sharp the open edges of a can’s lid are, and [...]

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  3. The Gift of Feedback December 3, 2010

    Posted in Learning & Development, Paul Terry, Talent Development.

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    At this time of year, many of us think a lot about giving and receiving gifts.  It’s also the time of year when many organizations ask managers and employees to complete a year-end summary of their annual goals or objectives. I’ve heard it stated that “feedback is a gift.”  Do we consider the feedback we [...]

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