It doesn't take a genius.

Good news! You have constraints.

A movie about Moses ... a David Bowie song ... a near-riot at a ballet ... and, well, our very own Mike dealing with cutting a check that will bounce.
It's all good news! How are you looking at your constraints? 
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Choices: a Civil War battle and the battles we face with every decision

It all hinged on choices. If one had not chosen to rise before dawn ... if another had not chosen to commit to training ... if still another had not chosen to execute the severest of punishments ...
... it's possible we would not live in the United States of America. 
Are you taking your daily decisions just as seriously as the men of the Battle of Stones River? 
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Freedom and responsibility: Booker T.'s message for us

American hero Booker T. Washington told the story of the freeing of the slaves by relating the other side of the coin: responsibility. If you plan to grow yourself or to empower others, it's a lesson you must embrace. 
More on slavery and American history:
Why they aren’t the Newport Bengals: Slavery is never good for business
What a black cemetery teaches us about self control
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A shocking secret weapon for your AI-weary customers

Kate Middleton is not a lizard person. But people can now say it is technically possible for the Illuminati to hide that she is. 
That ridiculous paragraph was brought to you by our new AI world, where trust in institutions--including potentially your business--is eroding daily. But fear not! You have a secret weapon. 
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Toyota explains how to never jump to a conclusion again

Toyota has been synonymous with quality for decades. Part of the secret is the company's distinct way of operating, which has been a gift to companies and managers worldwide. 
Perhaps you know one of those gifts: kaizen. Do you know about genchi genbutsu? It has kept Toyota's quality high ... and it will prevent you from ever jumping to a conclusion again. 
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Persuading with "Feel, Think, Do"

If Mike's wrong about Feel-Think-Do, then people shouldn't be smoking anymore. And an entire segment of our economy should disappear. The concept will help you persuade others--and yourself. 
Resource mentioned: Positive Coaching Discussion Questions (free download)
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Find your tribe: You grow in community

Benjamin Franklin, in his early 20s, did something that would change his life--and America. And you can do it too. 
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For the second time: Don't use this word!

Mike and Mark recorded about this about a year ago ... and it has come up again ... and again ... and again. ...
Now with some new data, new stories and new proofs, we give you: the coach's forbidden word. Follow this rule and make your coaching less risky. 
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Discomfort is necessary!

There is a part of your brain that can grow every day. But only if you get out of your comfort zone. Mike explains the connection to getting better at literally anything that makes you uncomfortable. 
 
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A Genius on intentionality: Why and how some achieve more--and how you can too

We love featuring geniuses on It Doesn't Take a Genius! Herb Mast's book "Intentionality for Leaders" has been praised by the likes of Boeing and Ford CEO Alan Mulally and leadership great Patrick Lencioni.
Mark asks Herb to share some of the insights in the book that helps you go "beyond mere talk, actionless goal setting and good intentions to real and sustainable results." 
Herb has hundreds of resources on his site healthydealer.com.
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