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One Friday morning I went to the post office to pick up my mail. As I entered, an elderly man was leaving. I made eye contact, smiled, and said "hi." I didn’t know him, and I don’t live in a really small town where everyone greets everyone else. It’s just something I’m in the habit of doing. (read more...)

Dear Coach,
I have always been intrigued by politicians, who utilize "Town Hall Meetings" to communicate with their constituents. These meetings seem to be a great tool, allowing voters to ask any questions they want. Recently, I decided to try out the Town Hall concept on a corporate level. I manage a company of 2,000 employees, all in locations outside the United States. In the course of two weeks, I visited 12 countries, presenting a slideshow on the "state of the union" and taking questions. Despite working hard to engage my employees and remove barriers, I feel something is missing. Any ideas? (read more...)

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