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Glen Gunderson Radiates Goodness – Meet Glen on May 19 Glen Gunderson survived a challenge that toppled many other Minnesota leaders; he successfully combined entities from Minneapolis and St. Paul into one thriving social enterprise. Anyone who knows the ideological divide created by the Mississippi River is certain to find his story of goodness and…
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By Paul Batz, CEO and Founder, Good Leadership The 102nd episode of the Good Leadership Breakfast was last Friday, April 14. The theme for this Spring Series is Winning with a Goodness Culture. The speaker was not a top-of-mind Minneapolis/St. Paul native. Christine Geissler built her career from an “unlikely executive,” with small assignments that…
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By Kevin J. Sensenig, Ph.D., RODP, President & Chief Learning Officer, Good Leadership In the last two weeks, I’ve noticed an increased number of LinkedIn posts about organizational culture. My sense is that as the news turns to employee layoffs and tightening economic expectations, more leaders are concerned about how employees will handle changes in…
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The buzz is still alive around the halls of Good Leadership after hosting 330+ guests for the 100th episode of the breakfast series. Bill George was a rock star as the speaker, and the guests and past speakers who contributed more than $23,000 were amazing! Goodness really does pay. Acquisition of Interaction Dynamics Group Perhaps…
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Friday, November 1, 2019, is the 10th anniversary of our firm: Good Leadership Enterprises. On Halloween, 2009, I quit my job – with the love and encouragement of my wife Melinda – and dove into the icy waters of entrepreneurship. Ten years later we’re still floating, and it’s time to celebrate! Here’s what you will miss if you can’t be there:
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Good leaders have vivid aspirations and the ability to rally people around exciting ideas. And sometimes we make mistakes. The key to learning from your mistakes is to forgive yourself. Here’s a good example:
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On Friday, November 18, the Good Leadership team hosted the 100th episode of the Good Leadership Breakfast Series. The point of the day was to collect answers to the question: Why should we be optimistic about our future? More than 330 guests participated and collectively raised more than $22,000 for charity. A special one-time past…
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Today is Optimist New Year, because of the winter solstice, the sunlight is gaining and the darkness is retreating. You won’t notice if you watch for more light this week, because the difference is infinitesimal. But this year, the metaphorical difference is huge. We all need more light, joy, and hope. Religious scholars agree there…
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Yes, the virus is raging. Mother nature is definitely off-kilter. And the dark noise of political bickering seems to be in overdrive. There are so many reasons to be concerned about our collective future…but there is brightness ahead. Just two weeks from today, the receding sunlight, will turn the corner and reverse its dark veil.…
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Glen Gunderson Radiates Goodness – Meet Glen on May 19 Glen Gunderson survived a challenge that toppled many other Minnesota leaders; he successfully combined entities from Minneapolis and St. Paul into one thriving social enterprise. Anyone who knows the ideological divide created by the Mississippi River is certain to find his story of goodness and…
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By Kevin J. Sensenig, Ph.D., RODP, President & Chief Learning Officer, Good Leadership I recently spent time with the senior leadership team in three different organizations. While each team faced unique aspects of competition in their industry, it struck me that the one commonality among all three teams was the challenge to stay focused on…
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Hang in there with me: my point of view is “goodness pays.” No, I’m not a pastor, priest or a Boy/Girl Scout. I coach on leadership, and I see everyday that goodness pays. But lately, I have been re-learning that sometimes using the word “goodness” turns people away. Normally, I just chalk that up to a combination of the Bell Curve, and basic segmentation – there are a lot of people who think “goodness” is a soft and squishy waste of time. Last week, we experienced rejection on something we really wanted…
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Pit Stop for Productivity: Tips for Making Your Mid-Year Meeting a Success A mid-year meeting is a critical moment for any leadership team to strengthen their alignment, commitment, and accountability. This is the time when the team can reflect on progress, evaluate performance, and adjust priorities. By doing so, the team can ensure that everyone…
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By Kevin J. Sensenig, Ph.D., RODP, President & Chief Learning Officer, Good Leadership In the last two weeks, I’ve noticed an increased number of LinkedIn posts about organizational culture. My sense is that as the news turns to employee layoffs and tightening economic expectations, more leaders are concerned about how employees will handle changes in…
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Why “we” is greater than “me” The best business results come from teams of people who care about each other, both personally and professionally. And because they care, they set bold goals—and solve difficult problems—together. It’s a “we is greater than me,” win-together philosophy. Another way to say it: Goodness only comes alive in a…
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The world premiere of the How Goodness Pays book was this past January. Paul Hillen and I shared the stage at a prestigious event called Pancakes at Providence. We hired Twin Cities Public Television to capture the event on video, and produce stimulating segments. You can watch the 3-minute sample video…
Read MoreToday, I saw the video from the very first television interview about the Seven Fs, and our book What Really Works. It aired on a Saturday morning, on KMSP TV, Minneapolis. You can see it by either pasting this URL into your browser, or visiting the Paul Batz You Tube site. (http://youtu.be/X95QOX-YJnw) Hey, I realize…
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NEWS RELEASE Good Leadership Enterprises Grows Leadership Consultancy with Acquisition of Pennsylvania Leadership Firm Kevin Sensenig Named First-Ever President of Good Leadership Enterprises MINNEAPOLIS – Good Leadership Enterprises (Good Leadership), a Minnesota-based leadership development firm, has expanded its team through the acquisition of Interaction Dynamics Group (IDG), a Pennsylvania-based leadership consultancy. IDG founder Kevin Sensenig, a 30-year leadership…
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It would be tone-deaf not to write about last week. For those of us hoping the start of 2021 would be flowers and bunnies…it didn’t happen. So, what do I have to say about this? A day that will live in infamy I’m sure you will have memories of exactly where you were when you…
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If you’ve followed this blog lately, you know I’ve been sharing secrets for how leaders are keeping their wits about them to stay positive. That’s a good topic for today – election day in America, 2020. The opportunity to vote in an open election is one of the greatest rights of a free society. Participation…
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