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building upon foundations

Building upon foundations: Lessons from the Aztecs and Teotihuacan

As the new year is upon us, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and planning for the future. How can we ensure that the experiences of the last year—whether successes or setbacks—serve as a springboard for what’s

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symbiotic relationships

Seeking out symbiotic relationships can make you a better leader

Examples of symbiotic relationships are numerous in nature, and they often offer great parallels to leaders in the world of work.  Consider the relationship between sea turtles and Yellow Tang fish.  The symbiotic magic happens in what is colloquially referred

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A leadership lesson from Aesop’s fables

Building synergy is a critical task for leaders. A classic Aesop’s fable applies in the workplace.

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Lessons in teamwork from dolphins

3 Valuable Lessons Dolphins can Teach You About Teamwork

When it comes to dolphins, foraging for food is a masterful team effort! What can workplace leaders learn from these denizens of the deep? Leadership expert Merge Gupta-Sunderji explains.

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Who should you have by your side?

Stephanie Staples is a recovering burnout nurse and a serial entrepreneur who has founded three businesses.  As she says, 🙂 two of those were successful, and one a nightmare … but you can’t win them all! She is a speaker,

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synergy

Build synergy and goodwill – the metaphor of compound interest

There is a classic Aesop’s fable about the value of synergy – when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  I was reminded of this fable when my yoga instructor said something to our group while in

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