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Rodger Dean Duncan
MEET AUTHOR Rodger Dean Duncan
Rodger Dean Duncan is a descendant of 19th century Baptist evangelists and a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has served as bishop of three wards, as a stake president, and as a stake mission president. He currently serves as stake patriarch and temple sealer. He served on the Advisory Council that first recommended that “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” be added as subtitle to The Book of Mormon. Brother Duncan earned a PhD in organizational behavior at Purdue University, and has been advisor to presidential cabinet officers in two White House administrations and to top business leaders around the world. He and his wife live in Liberty, Missouri. Brother Duncan is co-author of Leadership for Saints, a book enjoyed by Church members around the globe. He’s also author of the international bestseller Change-friendly Leadership: How to Transform Good Intentions into Great Performance. In addition to writing for Meridian, Brother Duncan is a regular contributor to Forbes.
Author's Published Articles
Tough Times? This Navy SEAL Can Teach You to Thrive
Wherever we find ourselves on the scale of adversity, all…
Climbing the Leadership Ladder? Some Steps You Can’t Afford to Miss
Dwight Eisenhower gave us great food for thought when he…
Struggling to Solve a Problem? Think Like An Alien
People who generate truly breakthrough ideas look at their world…
How to Prepare for a Work Future You Can’t Even See
Trying to keep up with change can feel like getting…
How Covid Is Teaching (Some) Leaders How to Lead
Regardless of their stations in life, people around the globe…
Pandemic Pivots: Adjusting to New Realities
The pandemic is a worldwide calamity with stubborn staying power.…
Change Your Work Into Something You Love
If you’re like millions of other people riding the pandemic…
Can Your Conversations Use Some ‘Design’ Work?
We’re living in a world where civil conversation seems to…
In a World of Bad Behavior, a Call for Personal Accountability
Today, some people seem to regard the notion of “conscience”…
How to Care, Coach, and Connect in Your Workplace
When it relates to human performance, the airplane metaphor is…
Character Is a Muscle. Are You Exercising Yours?
Leaders are expected to make a lot of in-the-moment decisions…
Take a Fresh Look at Your Work, Focus on What Fulfills
You get what you work for, not what you wish…
How Can You Be Sure Your Work Really Counts?
Work worth doing. The definition is certainly in the eye…
Can ‘Doing Less’ Be Smart for Your Business?
We live in a world of change. That’s nothing new.…
Proactive Thinking During a Time of Pandemic
Contrary to how it might feel, in today’s Covid-obsessed world,…
Even During a Pandemic, It’s Possible to Thrive
While the Covid pandemic has brought heartache, disruption and a…
Anxiety is Contagious. Don’t Be a Spreader
Many people have discovered that, in addition to being a…
How Well Do You Listen — REALLY Listen?
Personal relationships are the most important things in our lives.…
Is Your Path to ‘Success’ Clear Or Confusing?
“Do what you can with all you have, wherever you…
Need Help? Don’t Be Afraid to Ask
Now, perhaps more than ever, the success of organizations (not…
Is Yours a ‘Safe’ Workplace? There’s More to It Than You Might Imagine
In this age of “cancel culture,” many people are reluctant…
Are You Uncomfortable Negotiating? Ask For More
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us…
So You Want to Lead? Do It With ‘Feeling’
Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and science writer for the New…
Feel Burnout Approaching? You Need Some ‘White Space’
Let’s get real. Too many people are in the business…
Raising Girls With Grit, Confidence, and Courage
In today’s world, it’s no doubt harder than ever to…
Do We Need to Re-think How We Think?
Many leaders use present-forward thinking to move their organizations forward…
Lead Without Fear: Mindful Choices to Stamp Out Doubt
It’s been said that the fears we don’t face become…
How to Avoid Murdering Your Relationships
Most of us have heard that people don’t quit jobs,…
Can Machines Have Emotions? Smile If You Think So
There’s no doubt that emotional intelligence is absolutely critical to…
Compliance Or Commitment? Good Leaders Inspire Both
A really smart guy once said that the secret of…
How Will Social Distancing Affect Our Need To Belong?
The marketplace disruption caused by Covid-19 has implications beyond mere…
Struggling With Change? Try Leading From the Future
Business people everywhere are struggling to recover from disruptions and…
Why ‘Outsourcing’ Your Decisions Can Be Risky
At a time when a pandemic is raging around the…
What Will the Post-COVID ‘New Normal’ Look Like?
All the disruption associated with COVID-19 is causing people to…
7 Habits: A Classic Somehow Gets Even Better With Age
There’s a lot of talk nowadays about “uncertain times.” It’s…
You Can’t Do It All, And That’s Perfectly Okay
“Put first things first” is one of those self-improvement prescriptions…
An Upside To Hard Times: Innovation Blooms
The current pandemic will likely inform the future of things…
Great Ideas on How to Argue Better. No Kidding
Do you sometimes disagree with even your best friends? Of…
Are You a Parent? Then You’re a Leader
Parents represent the last stand of the amateur. Yet the…
Conflict Pulling You Down? You Can Break the Pattern
Unresolved conflict is a primary cause of poor performance, poor…
How to Handle ‘Irreconcilable Differences’
Even in the best of relationships and work environments, conflict…
Steeped in Conflict? Here’s How to Break Free
An eye for an eye, it’s been said, will only…
Your Assumptions About ‘Motivation’ Could Be Wrong
What really motivates people? Money? Time off? Recognition? Personal esteem?…
Do Distractions Wreck Your Day? Here’s a Smart Fix
Personal productivity is among the most perplexing challenges facing people…
Stressed? Maybe Rest Can Be Your New Hustle
Paula Rizzo was sitting at her desk at Fox News…
Try This Bite-Sized Approach To Personal Improvement
Achieving personal goals can be as frustrating as trying to…
Bridging the Gap to Reach the ‘Why’ Generation
Sure, some in the younger generations may warrant the negative…
Is ‘Motivation’ More Nuanced Than You Thought?
Corporate hallways and lunchrooms are often festooned with “motivational” wall…
You’re Contagious, So Make the Most of It
Have you ever been around someone who brings a dark…
Are You a Lighthouse Leader?
The first lighthouses were built centuries ago to guide mariners.…
An Attitude of Gratitude Makes You a Better Leader
Enjoy the little things, because one day you’ll look back…
For Stronger Relationships: Learn To Disagree Better
Our politics, which once had at least a modicum of…
5 Leadership Lessons From the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
If you're like many business leaders, you feel the pressure…
Power at the Podium: 7 Steps to a Solid Speech
Public speaking is often cited as the number one most…
The Nuanced Character(s) of Downton Abbey
What is it about Downton Abbey that attracted 10.2 million…
When Performance Lags, You Can Always Stir Whatcha Got
Before we can expect to receive (or even request) additional…
Talk-Friendly: Put Your Best Voice Forward
Effective conversation is a lot like collaborating on a jigsaw…