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199 WORDS: The Power In NOT Responding

Recently, a person’s sarcastic, harsh words wounded me. Key people in my life were indignant for me and encouraged me to respond. I didn’t. Trust

199 WORDS: What Would YOU Have Said?

I spoke in Ithaca, NY on “Personal Accountability” in Warren Hall to 100 Cornell University students. It was … surreal. I took classes in Warren,

The QBQ! Essence: Serving People

A meaningful moment for us is when a reader of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question applies our message of Personal Accountability in ways we’d

Accountable People Dig Deep — Have You?

WARNING: Content ahead that makes us think. That’s good, since Ben Franklin said, “If it hurts, it instructs.” That Important Day It was 1991 when

Accountability: How Team Toshiba Lives QBQ!

Toshiba Corporation of Mitchell, South Dakota—home of the famous Corn Palace—is a QBQ! organization. Since 2013, they’ve been inculcating the QBQ! message of Personal Accountability

Never Forget: Learning Equals Change

There’s a movement toward greater self-awareness by understanding one’s personality. In general, this is healthy and good — but is it making a difference? My

INTEGRITY Begins With … ???

On my daily walk, I paused to admire the “grass” in the photo. With another Colorado summer approaching, I know our lawn will crisp up

Like To Debate? 10 “Fighting Fair” Rules

At work, home, or online, how do we effectively collaborate and communicate with people when we don’t see eye-to-eye? By learning to “fight fair.” ? Let’s

What Are YOU Hiring?

Hiring. One of the most critical activities organizations and managers engage in—and it never ends. Come on, be honest—have you ever felt vindicated? I do. ?? Allow me to