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9 Shortcuts That Take Us Nowhere

I used a sharp-beyond-belief CutCo brand pearl-handle serrated knife to bang on and loosen the top of a jar of canned peaches. I removed the lid,

Who REALLY Is Accountable for Training?

I finally got this concrete out of the Colorado earth—using every tool I own. But at least I had the tools. This image provides us a clear message: People can

Ever Overreact With Your Teenager?

This email came to us just the other day. Enjoy! Dear QBQ, Inc.— My manager just took our department through the “Personal Accountability and the

All That Glitters Is Not Effective

As we wind down this year and look toward the next, let’s keep in mind this thought from the QBQ! book: The old stuff is

8 Dumb Proclamations I’ve Made

In 1973, just weeks into 10th grade, I came home and made this wise and prophetic (NOT!) statement to my mother: “Mom, I’m quitting typing

When Seeking Change, Blame No Buddy

Purge: To remove what is undesirable; to cleanse. Our son-in-law, Erik, husband to my speaking colleague, Kristin, must have one of the highest IQ’s of