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It's Time to Stop Seniority-based Promotions
Organizations that promote based on seniority are doing it wrong. And it's a key reason why these organizations underperform.

mikekirchner0
Dec 2, 20224 min read
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"Mike, Use Your Network"
My career has taken three completely unexpected turns in the last ten years. And none of these changes would have happened had it not...

mikekirchner0
Aug 18, 20223 min read
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My Vacation Goals: Tan Plus Ten
I love my job. I have the opportunity to explore topics I’m passionate about; I get to teach entire courses on subjects I talk about on a...

mikekirchner0
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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When Were You Last Vulnerable?
I met a good friend and kind mentor for coffee several weeks ago, and she made a comment that has stuck with me. One I've thought about...

mikekirchner0
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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Facilitating a Meeting? Follow the 10% Rule
How many times have you sat in a meeting and been talked AT the entire time? Have you ever completely zoned out because no one else is...

mikekirchner0
May 22, 20223 min read
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Not Above 'that kind' of Work
A recent post on the Next Door App grabbed my attention. “Hi! I’m 13 years old and am picking up people’s dog poop in the area and...

mikekirchner0
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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Tom Brady: Attributes of a Winner
We do our best to study the attributes and characteristics that make effective leaders, but sometimes I think we miss the mark....

mikekirchner0
Feb 21, 20224 min read
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You Can Only Control What You Can Control
This message is for everyone who feels stuck in a dead end job, trapped by a terrible boss, or entrenched in an fulfilling career. I’ve...

mikekirchner0
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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Improved Retention begins with Building Relationships
Unemployment is historically low, and employers are desperately working to find workers who can meet their needs. We see "now hiring"...

mikekirchner0
Feb 5, 20222 min read
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Becoming Humble
Did you know being humble is often perceived as a weakness? Perhaps due in part to our individualistic nature or supreme confidence in...

mikekirchner0
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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Ignored Facts in Difficult Conversations
I've had a hard time understanding some viewpoints of late. I want to understand alternative opinions but often don't feel like we're all...

mikekirchner0
Dec 24, 20212 min read
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What is "Critical Thinking"?
Have you ever read something online and felt compelled to immediately share it with others only to realize...it...wasn't...entirely...tru...

mikekirchner0
Nov 19, 20213 min read
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Just Looking for a Warm Body
Staffing Issues

mikekirchner0
Nov 1, 20212 min read
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Employee Orientation is NOT Onboarding
Roughly one in four organizations do not utilize any form of employee onboarding and most HR professionals believe their organization...

mikekirchner0
Oct 11, 20212 min read
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Leadership Memes aren't Developing Leaders
Short leadership declarations are often shared on LinkedIn and receive a high level of engagement. We 'like' and 'celebrate' them, and...

mikekirchner0
Sep 26, 20211 min read
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Making Time for Development
What brought you to the site is probably what brought me here--an interest in development but very little time. Between the countless...

mikekirchner0
Sep 26, 20212 min read
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