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Chuck Violand

Founder of Violand Management Associates, he is a respected voice in small business leadership and a longtime speaker and contributor. He authors the Monday Morning Notes series and books including The Entrepreneurial Conspiracy and Forging Dynasty Businesses.
Leadership and Management

Never Give In, Part I

The Second World War was still gaining momentum when Sir Winston Churchi...
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Chuck Violand

  • April 6, 2020
Leadership and Management

Keep Breathing

Uncertain times like we’re experiencing with the coronavirus outbreak ca...
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Chuck Violand

  • March 23, 2020
Teams and Culture

Cardboard Boxes

Shortly after our oldest child’s first Christmas, my wife and I decided ...
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Chuck Violand

  • March 9, 2020
Teams and Culture

Gratitude, Part II

In addition to the obvious benefits that expressing gratitude brings not...
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Chuck Violand

  • February 24, 2020
Teams and Culture

Gratitude, Part I

Most of us learn at an early age that it’s polite to thank others for th...
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Chuck Violand

  • February 10, 2020
Leadership and Management

Ask Two Questions

The route to outstanding leadership doesn’t always go through elevated t...
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Chuck Violand

  • January 27, 2020
Leadership and Management

Internal Work, Part II

If we expect the strategic plan we write for our business to succeed, we...
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Chuck Violand

  • January 13, 2020
Leadership and Management

Internal Work, Part I

As part of the Strategies for Success program I’ve done through Jon-Don ...
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Chuck Violand

  • December 30, 2019
Teams and Culture

Kens Advice

A short while ago, I was listening to the podcast of an interview Tim Fe...
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Chuck Violand

  • December 17, 2019
Leadership and Management

Three Qualities, Part III

The third quality that we have found leads to a company’s success, and o...
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Chuck Violand

  • December 2, 2019
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