Lisa McLeod

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MCLEOD: How to get things done at home and in the office

We all procroastinate, but here are a few tips to keep you from doing it. So don't put off reading this.

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MCLEOD: Why profit should not be the primary purpose of business

Many people believe that the sole purpose of business is to make money. They’re wrong.

MCLEOD: Why purpose matters: Four business reasons plus one emotional one

Working for a higher purpose engages people's passions.

MCLEOD: Why the past is easier to judge than the present

Consider the context of the times when judging people.

MCLEOD: Free tips to make your life better next year

Pick a resolution and stick with it.

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MCLEOD: The sales rep who loved, and why you should be very afraid

Finding the right motivation to perform.

MCLEOD: The terrible thing that happened while I wasn't looking

Coming to terms with my daughter leaving home for college.

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MCLEOD: A guide on how to win the hearts and minds of other people

How do you get people excited and engaged? Traditional wisdom says that you have to show people what's in it for them if you want them to join your team, support your cause, work long hours or buy your product.

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MCLEOD: Is a lack of innovation keeping you stuck?

Do you ever find yourself trapped inside the same issue over and over again?

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MCLEOD: How to be more persuasive and influential in the workplace

You know who they are, they're the people who can walk into a meeting and charm the socks off everyone in the room.

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