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Stockdale Paradox- a winning mindset
Admiral Jim Stockdale was the highest ranking official to be shot down in Vietnam. He spent 8 years in the Hanoi Hilton. After his...

Jeff Byrd
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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Out of the Shallows
Wave breaking in golden light

Jeff Byrd
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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Break a bone!
Thousands of years ago, Solomon, who was purported to be the wisest man alive, instructed others that "by patience and a calm spirit a...

Jeff Byrd
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Curbing Attrition
Attrition is costing us a fortune. Many statistics put the annual cost in the U.S. to be in the trillions of dollars. In 2021 alone, it...

Jeff Byrd
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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The I C conflict
As I've trained organizations over the past several years on the Maxwell Method of DISC, I always emphasize understanding each other in...

Jeff Byrd
Sep 7, 20223 min read
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Pass it on!
Dr. Gloria Burgess, author, speaker, trainer, coach and highly inspirational motivator, shares her father's story and how William...

Jeff Byrd
Aug 23, 20221 min read
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Why are they leaving?
Recently I came across an article on mckinsey.com which shared the results of why people are walking out of their jobs without another...

Jeff Byrd
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Creating a motivational work environment
Several years ago I had a large, international organization contact me to speak at their annual conference. When I asked what they wanted...

Jeff Byrd
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Power of a Weak Link
Understanding the effect that a "weak link" is having on your team is indispensable to being a strong leader, retaining your top talent...

Jeff Byrd
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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Brain Healthy Power of Gratitude
What we think on determines our brain function. Gratitude ignites our brains. Boost your mind, home, and workplace with gratitude!

Jeff Byrd
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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The Tremendous Power of Teamwork
If there is one thing more certain than another it's that I can't do everything that is needed. Each of us has to have help. Thank...

Jeff Byrd
Jul 25, 20212 min read
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