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Terry Dockery
15 hours ago2 min read
The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Seriously, leaders don’t really do this anymore, do they? Are they still beating followers into submission? Unfortunately, it seems like...


Terry Dockery
5 days ago1 min read
The Advice I Gave the Students
I had the great pleasure of talking with two different groups of graduate students and faculty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at...


Terry Dockery
Feb 211 min read
What Movie Are You Showing Yourself?
In my High-Performance CEO & Owner Roundtable, we talk a lot about how to be happy while you’re doubling your revenue. There are many...


Terry Dockery
Feb 142 min read
Are You a Fascist Leader?
Whoa! That doesn’t sound very desirable, does it? Look at the fascist leader 7-point checklist below to see if you qualify: ¨ Care...


Terry Dockery
Feb 42 min read
Bullying Is the Worst Leader Quality
There are two main reasons for this: 1. Sustained business success ultimately depends on creating win-win relationships. 2. ...


Terry Dockery
Jan 291 min read
You're Only As Sick As Your Secrets
Yes, I know it’s often important to “lead with strength” in your business relationships. Clearly you want people to see you as good at...


Terry Dockery
Jan 221 min read
Integrity and The Leadership Trickle Down Law
When it comes to getting business results, it’s all about who has the power and how they use it. A business can never perform better...


Terry Dockery
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Why Sequels Suck
Ain’t it the truth? The best movie sequel I’ve ever seen is The Godfather II, and it still wasn’t as good as The Godfather. Why is this?...


Terry Dockery
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Be Artful With Your Anger
Yep, that’s what my all-time favorite mentor said many years ago, and I’ve found that advice tremendously helpful ever since. As a...


Terry Dockery
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Education Is the Answer
Seriously, education is the answer, so what is your question? One of the peak experiences of my life was spending a week with Stephen...


Terry Dockery
Nov 6, 20241 min read
The Top 3 Qualities of Successful Leaders
Here are the top three qualities of leaders who are successful over the long term: 1. Caring : caring about your followers and...


Terry Dockery
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Why I Started My Own Business
I was doing very well at the consulting firm where I started. I was making good money, and in my first three years I was the best...


Terry Dockery
Oct 25, 20242 min read
"Not for Rehire": Lessons Learned from Failure
I keep reading that you learn more from your failures than your successes. That makes sense. If you’re succeeding at the level you want,...


Terry Dockery
Oct 15, 20242 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #12: Feed Your Eagles
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Let’s...


Terry Dockery
Oct 10, 20242 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #11: Get the Right Role Fit
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Let’s...


Terry Dockery
Oct 2, 20242 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #10: Choose Fun Over Work Ethic
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Let’s...


Terry Dockery
Sep 26, 20242 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #9: Hire Other "A" Players
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Let’s...


Terry Dockery
Sep 18, 20241 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #8: Provide Financial Incentives
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Let’s...


Terry Dockery
Sep 12, 20242 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #7: Pay Them Market Value
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Let’s...


Terry Dockery
Sep 5, 20242 min read
How to Keep Your "A" Players #6: Acknowledge Good Work
Attracting and retaining talent is essential to scaling your business successfully. This is especially true for your “A” Players. Frank...
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