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The Most Important Question

By Gibson on Dec 9, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Adam Kronk, Head of School for La Lumiere School. We hope you enjoy Adam’s wisdom and perspective.

I might have stumbled across something pretty profound. Just maybe, it could be the key to unlocking the potential in our teams, a critical component to happiness in our homes, and a promising way to mend our fractured society, one relationship at a time.

It’s a question, actually. And it’s simple: “What are you going through?” The process starts by asking someone—anyone, pretty much—this question. (Or using the true investigation of this question as the point of your conversation.)

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Open Communication Can Guide You Through Rough Waters

By Gibson on Dec 2, 2016 6:30:00 AM

 

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Mike Cahill, President & CEO of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana. We hope you enjoy Mike’s wisdom and perspective.

Many years ago, as a young man, I learned an important lesson. At the time I did not appreciate it as much as I do today. I started at a fast-growing company at the age of 25 and moved up rapidly. As I moved up, many of my former colleagues who I socialized with and were my work peers became my direct reports. I was proud that ‘I did not change’ as my position changed. We were able to work with each other, talk openly with each other, and still keep our social lives unchanged…or so I thought.

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Delegate Or Perish

By Gibson on Nov 18, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.

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Blissful Bryant

By Tim Leman on Nov 11, 2016 6:30:00 AM

You know the story. After being down three games to one in the 2016 World Series versus Cleveland, the Chicago Cubs force a Game 7. One hundred and eight years of disappointment and frustration hang in the balance. They’ve already blown a couple of leads during the contest, yet find themselves up 8 to 7 in the 10th inning, still in a position to win it all. They need one. More. Out.

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Going In With Shades On

By Gibson on Nov 4, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Theresa Burns, Senior Account Manager at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Theresa’s wisdom and perspective.

As I approached the first session of Gibson’s Leadership Academy, a nine month leadership program, back in January, I was hopeful I’d get one or two useful lessons out of the experience. I thought it might be similar to some of the seminars you go to, where you hear a lot of information but only a little bit sticks. But boy was I wrong!

From group activities to one-on-one sessions with a leadership coach, I learned about myself and my colleagues. Here are a few of my greatest takeaways:

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Team Synergy = Team Success

By Gibson on Oct 28, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Bonita Argent, Partner at InCite Performance Group. We hope you enjoy Bonita’s wisdom and perspective.

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The Problem With Waiting For Proof

By Gibson on Oct 21, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Wendy Keneipp, Partner at Q4intelligence. We hope you enjoy Wendy’s wisdom and perspective.

The time comes, maybe pretty regularly, when you know you need to make changes in your business, but changes can be intimidating. How do you know if the team will accept the new ideas? How do you know if the clients will like it? How do you know the changes will even work?

Well, the short answer is that you don't know, and that's okay. In fact, it can be to your benefit. Not knowing and choosing to move ahead anyway can actually become a competitive advantage for you if you approach it with strategic intent.

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Philanthropic Leadership: Now And In The Future

By Gibson on Oct 14, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Heidi Ludwig, Associate Director of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. We hope you enjoy Heidi’s wisdom and perspective.

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Growing Leadership

By Gibson on Oct 7, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Sam Centellas, Executive Director of La Casa de Amistad. We hope you enjoy Sam’s wisdom and perspective.

I get asked a lot… what makes a good leader? What makes you successful? What is the ONE thing that I can do to be more successful? Everyone always seems willing to do just one easy thing, one try, and one chance to get the results they want.

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Divided We Stand

By Gibson on Sep 30, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.

Earlier this year my wife and I had the privilege of representing Gibson at one of the coolest and most emotionally compelling non-profit fundraising events in our community - Dancing With Our Stars, hosted by the Center for the Homeless. It’s an extraordinary evening filled with fun, laughter, and beautiful stories of changed lives.

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