Category Archives: Leadership

Race in America

Posted on June 30, 2020 by keithspurgin

In light of George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020 and the subsequent protests and unrest, I began a series of conversations called Race in America. The response has been pretty amazing. Most of it extremely positive and some not … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 30, 2018 by keithspurgin

There are times in our lives when vacations, rest days, calling in sick, going fishing, taking a walk or any of our other normal tricks for finding rest just don’t work. These are the times when we are spent. We … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Freedom

Posted on May 8, 2018 by keithspurgin

Free-dom/’frēdəm the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. When I was younger I didn’t want anyone telling me what to do. I was independent, proud, and wanted to do my own … Continue reading →

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Ideals

Posted on February 21, 2018 by keithspurgin

When I was a young leader I went to work at an organization I had known and loved for years. In fact, the leader had mentored me in my high school years. I was so excited about this new opportunity … Continue reading →

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3 things that will quickly improve your leadership

Posted on July 21, 2017 by keithspurgin

When I was young I thought leadership was for the privileged. I would listen to leaders talk about the challenges, the costs and the constraints and think to myself, ‘Yeah right, you guys are flying all over the world, have … Continue reading →

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What Qualifies a Leader?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by keithspurgin

I was eating dinner a few months ago at my friend Ned Berube’s house. He and his wife Sue are dear friends to Susan and I. We just absolutely love hanging out with them. They live in St. Paul, Minnesota, … Continue reading →

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Generational Leadership

Posted on May 19, 2016 by keithspurgin

Generational Leadership – leading so that the next generation can impact generations I recently gave this talk at the annual GRG Weekend. Afterwards we did a panel style interview with some of the next generation guys I’m investing in. It … Continue reading →

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My top 5 leadership books

Posted on February 14, 2013 by keithspurgin

So here they are and why… 1. Good to Great by Jim Collins Why? This is a book that you just can’t argue with. The quality of research is so impeccable that the principles speak for themselves. Favorite Take-away I think my … Continue reading →

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Conflict upgrade

Posted on January 10, 2013 by keithspurgin

I’m definitely facing into a much needed upgrade concerning the way I’m dealing with difficult situations. I’ve never thought of myself as conflict averse, but I’m realizing there are specific situations that cause me to avoid it. As a result, … Continue reading →

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Teamwork 2

Posted on May 17, 2012 by keithspurgin

So, for years I’ve said that I’m not an artist. What I’m referring to is the fact that I don’t paint, play a musical instrument, or design stuff. But recently I’ve begun to seriously rethink this statement because the more … Continue reading →

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