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Achieving Excellence with Email Communication

Jeremy Lurey — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 17:59:52 +0000

When I wrote my doctoral dissertation 20 years ago, I researched a variety of different tools to enhance virtual teaming and communications within and across companies. Email was already the most prevalent form of communication and information sharing back then,…

What To Do about Millennial Mania

Jeremy Lurey — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 17:32:43 +0000

Let’s be clear. This article is not about what’s wrong with Millennials, how we can get rid of them, or even how we can change them. I’ve stayed out of the Millennial fray for years now because I don’t think…

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Communication as the Foundation for Implementing Positive Changes

Jeremy Lurey — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:50:22 +0000

Have you ever wanted to change something only to realize that others don’t want to change? Whether you’re trying to implement a simple process change with your direct team or transform your whole company, organizational change doesn’t just happen because…

Seven Ways Great Leaders Overcome Setbacks & Build Resiliency

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:56:04 +0000

Have you ever tried to force yourself back into the swing of things after a setback? I’ve experienced plenty of setbacks – what I’ve come to call “woe is me moments” – in my life. Almost every leader does from…

Do You Suffer from “Excessive Success”?

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:00:37 +0000

Sounds like a good problem to have, right? You’re actually probably reading this thinking to yourself, “How can you be too successful at anything?” Well, it may be a better problem to be excessively successful than to be failing miserably.…

The Power of Breakdowns as an Access to Breakthroughs

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:22 +0000

People tend to cry a lot and emotionally (if not physically!) kick and scream whenever they have breakdowns. It could be the proverbial “bad hair day” or something more significant like a major setback in one’s career or personal relationships.…

What’s Your Sweat Equity Worth?

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:40:01 +0000

In this day and age of the post-recession economy, I might argue that my sweat equity is worth millions! Some might agree with me without even putting up a fight. I haven't lost my job. I haven't lost my house. And under the right circumstances and with just a little more perseverance and individual effort, I can produce phenomenal results that actually put a few more dollars in my pocket or that rainy-day fund. Unfortunately, I've never met a banker who would cash me out for my sweat equity alone!

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The Power of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:00:30 +0000

Stuck in a rut? Still worried about the recession? Well, I hate to say it, but you know you’re doing it to yourself, right? Self-fulfilling prophecies are very powerful. Now I’m not saying that the skies are always filled with…