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Category Archives: organizational culture

“Coaching is available to all of us…” [Great Work Quote]

“Coaching is available to all of us and is not a profession but a way of being with each other.” ~ Peter Block I’ll admit it right away. I’m a Peter Block fanboy. His books – from Flawless Consulting to The … Continue reading

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Simple Acts of Everyday Rebellion for the Too-Busy Manager

Come back with me, way way way way way back in time. Back to the holidays. December 2011. Remember those? I know – they’re already a distant memory. How long did it take? Until you were swept back into the … Continue reading

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7 best coaching books for managers and leaders

Coaching is a necessary skill for managers and leaders of all stripes. It’s actually a simple skill – but difficult to integrate into your day to day work. It’s easier – although often not as effective – to give advice … Continue reading

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How to live your values: Be Generous

We have six core values we do our best to live at Box of Crayons, to infuse through the way we work. Of course, lists of values for corporations and organizations are nothing new – and typically, are next to … Continue reading

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Andy Stefanovich Innovation, Growth and Change

Andy Stefanovich shares my love of innovation. Andy was the co-founder of the innovation company Play, and is now the chief curator and provocateur at Prophet, a strategic brand and marketing consultancy. He recently wrote Look at More: A Proven … Continue reading

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