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4 Hazards of Hard Conversations
After decades of studying the roadway of my leadership, I see four hazards related to difficult conversations.

Michael Tooker
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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It's Just a Choice
Countless articles, books, and blogs have been written offering up checklists of things to do if you want to improve.

Michael Tooker
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Shelter in the Storm
Our workplaces are akin to Tornado Alley. Every setting is susceptible to devastation when
pressurized conditions align to unleash twisters.

Michael Tooker
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Leadership Tumbleweeds
My parents believed in the value of hard work. So, as kids, my sister and I had lots of chores. One of those was pulling weeds.

Michael Tooker
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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Leadership vs. Management: A Blueprint for Workplace Success
Leadership and Management are two often overused and misunderstood words.

Michael Tooker
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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The Burdens We Bear
Let’s face it, each of us carries a heavy load. No matter your stage of life, your pack is filled to some level with metaphorical rocks.

Michael Tooker
Aug 13, 20233 min read
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Distracted Driving in the Workplace
Has your distracted driving on the job ever caused a fender bender in your workplace?

Michael Tooker
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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Words Like Sandpaper
We all have rough edges. And because our edges are rough, they can sometimes rub people the wrong way.

Michael Tooker
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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Contributor or Consumer?
I’ve come to appreciate the power of using polar opposites as a forcing mechanism to inspire people to move off a current position...

Michael Tooker
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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The Art of Doing Hard Things Graciously
Since publishing Grace at Work, the most common question I’m asked is, "Can you teach me how to do hard things graciously?

Michael Tooker
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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