Tag Archives: Communication

My Four Personal Performance Resolutions for 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Dave Mitchell

I know it is a cliché to do a blog about resolutions around the New Year.  Truth be told, I don’t really do resolutions; I prefer to do goals.  I have fitness goals, financial goals, business goals, personal development goals.  … Continue reading →

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Five Questions with a Wine Sommelier

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Dave Mitchell

I was recently interviewed for an article in another organization’s newsletter on the topic of wine.  With so many gatherings involving family, friends and frenemies this time of year, I thought this would be a timely topic for this month’s … Continue reading →

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18 Days on the Road and I am Going to Make it Home Tonight

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dave Mitchell

I recently wrapped up an 18-day tour that took me to 13 different cities.  While that sounds very exciting, the best thing about a tour of that length and diversity is that it reminds you of every single thing that … Continue reading →

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What is Your Leadership Legacy?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Dave Mitchell

The fine folks at Eagles Talent invited me to post a blog entry about the title question.  Oddly, for a man who founded a company named the Leadership Difference, I have never thought much about my legacy as a leader. 

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Are You Listening?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Dave Mitchell

As part of my Masters of Education degree from the University of Illinois, I experienced several courses that focused on the transfer of learning and examined exactly how individuals convert information to which they are exposed into something that they … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Mindfulness

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Dave Mitchell

Yes, the irony of this blog entry isn’t lost on me.  In fact, thinking has always been the biggest barrier between me and mindfulness.  I remember being on a second date with a young lady (before I met my lovely … Continue reading →

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