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Important Trends in the Construction Sector to Prepare For

The construction industry is one of the biggest and arguably most important sectors in the world. And while its significance is undeniable, the industry has been dealing with some incredibly challenging circumstances over the last few years, from labor shortages and material scarcities to restrictions and delays caused by COVID-19. However, the outlook is brighter

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Top 6 Reasons Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations

6 Reasons Why We Avoid Having Difficult Conversations

Whether as a leader in your profession, or in your personal life, avoiding difficult conversations sows seeds of trouble.  The more we hold off on having an important but difficult conversation, the greater the strain we put into that relationship.  Our ability to have difficult conversations is an important skill. Have you ever avoided a

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Lessons Learned From The Animal School Fable About Strengths And Weaknesses #5MinMotivation

A great fable is not only Evergreen but teaches a great lesson.  The Animal School Fable by George Reavis is one that teaches us the importance of focusing on our strengths.  Too many of us worry about weaknesses and forget to leverage our core skills.  Companies have their teams create development plans aimed at their

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What’s Important Now May Be Blinding You From What Really Matters #5MinMotivation

When I was in high school, I had a plan.  It was so clear and nothing was going to get in my way.  I wrote a list of goals that I needed to accomplish.  At the time, they were what I believed was really important.  Throughout the year, my priorities changed.  What I thought was

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People Don’t Decide Their Futures, But This Does #5MinMotivation

What do you want from your future?  When you picture yourself ten years from now, where do you see yourself?  For many, this vision is clear.  People usually don’t have a problem deciding what they want from their future.  Unfortunately, people don’t decide their futures.  It is not enough to just know what you want.

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10 Lessons Entertainers Can Teach You About Success And The Power Of Positive Thinking #5MinMotivation

One of your most important tools, is your ability to choose how you react in any given situation.  The power of positive thinking is not a new concept.  In fact, it has been practiced and preached by many.  Chances are, you have heard at least one story if not dozens about people who persisted despite

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Your Greatest Weapon To Respond, Not React #5MinMotivation

There are a lot of situations from my past that could have been avoided if I had responded instead of reacted.  If you look at some of today’s headlines, it is filled with examples of how people reacting through their emotions lead to some questionable decisions and strong consequences. The Twitterverse is full of examples

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