If you’re looking to advance your career, more than likely, you’ll need experience as a manager of people and projects. Let your boss, mentor and sponsor know of your interest in developing these skills. Ask them to tap you for opportunities, and, if necessary, when opportunities pop up, nominate yourself to take the lead. For […]
Read More →If you’re looking for ways to be more productive, here are several tips from a Fast Company article titled, “The Art of Doing Everything.” Don’t waste time on unnecessary decisions, like what to eat for breakfast or lunch. Eat the same thing everyday. Also, for men and women, consider simplifying […]
Read More →Growing up, did you hear the adage, “You’ve got work hard to get ahead?” Today, we know hard work is important; and we know it isn’t enough to create and sustain success. In fact, hard work can trap you, causing you to keep your nose so close to the […]
Read More →David Robinson, former center for the San Antonio Spurs and Admiral Capital Group Partner, says his philosophy is, “Do everything in the right frame of mind.” Great advice for every leader, parent, person. Analyzing, deciding, communicating and acting, all when you’re in the right frame of mind, will […]
Read More →Coaching is no longer a perk, exclusive to the domain of senior executives. In a survey of 18,800 workers, the International Coach Federation reports that 35% of respondents between the ages of 25 and 34 say they have already utilized the services of a coach. Today, from millennials to […]
Read More →The skills and behaviors we refer to as “soft” are the hard core of what drives success. The Carnegie Institute of Technology reports that 85% of success in business comes from your ability to communicate, negotiate and lead. Only 15% is attributable to technical knowledge. Soft skills, also referred […]
Read More →Is there a person on your team you KNOW you can rely on to get things done promptly and correctly? When you delegate to her, without question, you’re certain the task will be handled. No need to give it a second thought, just wait for the perfect end product to […]
Read More →When unwanted results show up, and they always do, where do you put your energy and attention? On the problem or the solution? In the realm of your personal and professional life, if you’re like the majority of people, the thing you don’t want captivates you. You think about it. […]
Read More →Want to do a better job with your next presentation, the next meeting you host, the next project you lead, the next difficult-to-motivate person you coach? All you have to do is identify and alter your self-limiting beliefs and behavior concerning your ability to perform the specific task well. While […]
Read More →Is there someone in your workplace who you feel is exactly your opposite? Perhaps, a bit of a thorn in your side. You don’t understand her thought process or agree with how he operates. He’s annoying. She’s difficult to deal with. Well, news flash: this person may be just the thorn in your side you […]
Read More →When you’re Top, the person responsible for making a project, team, division or company function effectively – you face the complexity of seeing the individual parts that make up the whole, as well as seeing the whole, and communicating that picture in a clear and compelling way. While others may tend to be in siloed in focus and […]
Read More →Ever noticed that one of the keys to success in just about every sport is “watch the ball.” “Keep your eye on the ball. Focus on the ball.” I’ve heard it during my efforts to learn to play tennis, golf, softball, Ping-Pong and basketball. Watch the ball a simple and wise instruction. It makes sense. If […]
Read More →You can stimulate workplace learning and discussion that results in real change. You can help ideas gain traction – new ideas to enhance your organization’s culture, strengthen its leadership and improve its financial performance. How? Share books and articles. Share good ideas and best practices. Encourage discussion about new, forward-looking possibilities. Relevant, thought-provoking readings are […]
Read More →Busy professionals often attribute stubborn extra pounds to an ultra busy professional life or an incredibly hectic travel schedule that leaves no time to focus on fitness. But, what if you could use your mind to change your body, without a trip to the gym? It is possible says researcher at the University of California, […]
Read More →Exacerbated by the proliferation of open space environments, interruptions are an ever-present, inevitable daily reality. Here are ways to give yourself privacy and uninterrupted quiet when you need it. If you have a door, close it. Turn your back to the main thoroughfare to avoid eye contact with passersby. Don’t answer your phone, including your […]
Read More →While facilitating a strategic alignment retreat with a CEO and his senior team, they struggled to identify exactly what to do to change the culture. Finally, having nothing that felt like a good idea, I convinced them to involve the next level down. They agreed. In the meeting with the broader leadership team – the […]
Read More →You’ve probably heard the news about an interim report issued by Acting Inspector General Richard Griffin on the systemic problems in the Veteran’s Affairs agency. The report intensified scrutiny and resulted in expansion of the number of VA facilities to be reviewed. As a leader, consider allowing this situation to stimulate a deeper, broader look […]
Read More →Have you ever participated in an important conversation, walked away thinking there was clarity and alignment, only to discover, later, that there were as many interpretations of what was said as there were people present? Such miscommunications are costly, in terms of time, money, rework, relationship tensions and reputation. The fix is simple and easy, […]
Read More →To be happy and feel fulfilled, we have to Master our life. To achieve that goal, we have to dis-identify with limiting beliefs – I call them LIES. LIES are Labels, Illusions, Excuses and Stories that dash our hopes and dreams and diminish our potential for excellence. Instead of living LIES, make self-mastery – your ability […]
Read More →Dr. Maya Angelou lived a noteworthy life. Her teachings and way of being positively affected the lives of many people, around the world. In one of her quotes I treasure, she said: “One isn’t’ necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We […]
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