Monthly Archives: October 2011

How to be a Style Conscious Decision Maker

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Michael Shelton

Who’s the worst boss you ever had?  I bet a name and face comes to mind pretty quickly, right?  At some level you didn’t like some part of his or her leadership style. 1. She was distracted and made goofy … Continue reading →

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How to Brew Great Business Decisions Without a Filter

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Michael Shelton

The French press is the absolute best way to make a cup of coffee.  Do you believe me?  It took 25 years to learn that the drip method of brewing coffee is just not as good.  I started making french … Continue reading →

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How to Manage Your Mood to Improve Decision Making Ability

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Michael Shelton

Are you sunny or are you blue?  That’s either the title to a really bad song from the ’70’s or a serious question every business leader should ask before making a decision.  Let’s take a look at your mood filter. … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Distractions From Fogging Your Executive Decisions

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Michael Shelton

Filters. We all have them and look through them at the world around us. We are a product of our environment and the fortune or misfortune of personal and professional events.  We use these filters consciously or subconsciously to make … Continue reading →

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