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		<title>Overcoming Hurdles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent leadership discussion, the conversation focused on Top Grading and how to distinguish between “A,” “B,” and “C” players. How an employee overcomes unexpected hurdles was a good indication of a team member who will add value. Let's dive into more here.]]></description>
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		<title>Gut Feelings Are an Unreliable Hiring System</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Philip Beyer]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve often heard business owners say they hire based on their gut feeling, and they get it right. In my experience, I got it really wrong. That was prior to implementing our Applicant Processing System. Learn more about that right here.]]></description>
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		<title>An Expensive Funeral</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Muzzillo]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Work ethic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I had a conversation with a successful distributor ready to sell his business. With so much growth potential, I asked why he does not keep the business going. His response will make you think.]]></description>
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		<title>Over-Promoted and Underperforming: Now What?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organizational leaders often struggle with forming effective leadership teams, sometimes promoting employees prematurely. Here are strategies you can employ to help build the skills gap and ensure your organization thrives with talented and committed team members.]]></description>
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		<title>Experience is NOT the Best Teacher</title>
		<link>https://www.piworld.com/post/experience-is-not-the-best-teacher/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Muzzillo]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have all heard the saying, “Experience is the best teacher.” While sometimes it may be true, I believe that far more often experience is not the best teacher.]]></description>
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		<title>The Hidden Cost of What Isn’t Said</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Trust]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In a workshop addressing a struggling ad-hoc work team, numerous obstacles were identified. These problems were found to be symptomatic of a deeper issue: a lack of trust. Here are some solutions to repair and lead a productive team.]]></description>
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		<title>GCLI Holds Its Third Quarter 2023 Workshop at Wallace Graphics</title>
		<link>https://www.piworld.com/article/gcli-holds-third-quarter-2023-workshop-at-wallace-graphics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Staff Writer]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI) held its third quarterly workshop Oct. 19-20, 2023 at Wallace Graphics in Duluth, Georgia. Members toured Wallace’s production facilities while learning about the company's approach to meeting customer requirements.]]></description>
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		<title>Getting a Handle on Your Time</title>
		<link>https://www.piworld.com/post/getting-a-handle-on-your-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D.]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[activity log]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clutter]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Removing “clutter” brings an ability to spend more time and attention on the things that matter most.&#160;The same can be said for your time. One simple practice to help "de-clutter" your day is to create an activity log. Here are the simple steps to get your started.]]></description>
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		<title>Go Ahead, Be Terrible</title>
		<link>https://www.piworld.com/post/go-ahead-be-terrible/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Muzzillo]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The truth is that the older we become, and the more accomplished we become, the more we hesitate to be terrible at anything. What new skills would help you take your life or your business to the next level?]]></description>
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		<title>How to Identify Emerging Leaders, Part Two</title>
		<link>https://www.piworld.com/post/emerging-leaders-part-two/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Philie]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's important to recognize emerging leaders within your printing organization. Doing so not only benefits them individually, but also contributes to a more dynamic and productive workplace. Here are five strategies to empower your cast of rising stars.]]></description>
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