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The 4 P’s of Olympic Gold: Grooming the Next Generation of Shaun Whites in your Organization

Whether it’s a skater or skier or snowboarder or other, everyone who won a Gold Medal in Vancouver recently is a role model for us all. Practice, patience, persistence, and passion – the 4 P’s of Olympic Gold – are

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Best Recognition and Rewards Programs for the Post-Recession Economy

At Plus Delta Consulting, we are committed to creating a brighter future for those seeking to improve individual, group, and organizational performance as well as those focused on transforming organizations in ways that produce better business results. Broadly speaking, we

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The Power of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Stuck in a rut? Still worried about the recession? Well, I hate to say it, but you know you’re doing it to yourself, right? Self-fulfilling prophecies are very powerful. Now I’m not saying that the skies are always filled with

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Lessons from an Organization Development Professional: Staying Centered and Clear on Values at Work & in Life

click on photo for donation information Entertainment.  It’s all around us.  The late night talk show wars between Jay, Conan, and Dave.  The new TV season is starting with American Idol and 24, and SuperBowl Weekend is just on the

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Plus Delta Presents at ASTD Los Angeles, Thursday, 1/28, on Strategic Organization Renewal

In today’s turbulent times, employees are discouraged by the continuing global economic crisis and broader world news, organizations are becoming completely consumed by draconian cost-cutting measures simply to stay afloat, and customers are still finding it difficult to make purchasing

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5 Steps to Improved Performance As You Kickoff the New Year

All of us at Plus Delta Consulting have been reflecting on what we will do as we enter the New Year to improve performance in our organization – and with our client organizations. 2009 was a rocky year for many,

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12 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

The holidays are a fun but often stressful time.  And for many it is a practically hard year.  So whether you are doing well or struggling, why not take some time to give back?  Not sure what to do?  Here

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Plus Delta Receives 2009 Small Business Award for Business Consulting!

Plus Delta was just selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business consulting category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). The SBCA program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country, and this year’s

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Six Ways to a Passionate Soul: An Interview with Steve Cady

Dr. Steven H. Cady is a Graduate Faculty member in the Organization Development Program at Bowling Green State University. He also researches, writes about, and consults to individuals and organizations about passion. Beyond that, Steve is an inspiration to me

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Top 10 Reasons Why the Recession Is Really Over!

When the recession set in late last year, I said to myself, “Oh, we’ll be fine. We have several major client engagements under way, and our clients aren’t pulling the plug on us yet.” Then in January, we signed a

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