Do you have clearly defined written goals? Or are they just in your head? People who actually sit down and write out their goals not only end up achieving them, but have higher incomes and ratings for overall success and life satisfaction. Almost all successful people have goals, and outstanding … [Read more...] about The Art of the Goal: (Part 1) Are You Part of the 3 Percent?
The Meaning of Life – In 25 Words or Less
What is the meaning of life – and could you sum it up in 25 words? What if someone offered you $10,000 for your best description? The website www.themeaningoflife.com is running such a contest, and while it may be a marketing ploy, it’s an astute one. Who isn’t intrigued by this question? But … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Life – In 25 Words or Less
Bullies in the Workplace
The fact that the phrase "going postal" has become common workplace jargon is a significant commentary. While workplace murders and assaults are in the media, far more frequent are incidents of bullying and intimidation. Often it is accepted as poor management style: an overbearing boss or … [Read more...] about Bullies in the Workplace
Finding Your Next Big Idea
The business enterprise has two, and only two, basic functions: marketing and innovation. It is not necessary for a business to grow bigger; but it is necessary that it constantly grow better. ―Peter F. Drucker The organization that fails to continually innovate new products and services will … [Read more...] about Finding Your Next Big Idea
Living with Job Insecurity: The Future of Work
In a ruthless, globally competitive market, companies can no longer afford the luxury of holding on to more employees than they need. Workers who are not contributing fully to the bottom line are let go. Analysts predict that, in this century, employment, as we know it is likely to be phased … [Read more...] about Living with Job Insecurity: The Future of Work
Finding True Meaning at Work
"Without work all life goes rotten- but when work is soulless, life stifles and dies." - Albert Camus Recently there has been discussion among consultants, business owners and CEOs about the search for soul in the workplace. While most agree that religion is not an appropriate topic to approach … [Read more...] about Finding True Meaning at Work
Employee Engagement: Running on 1/3 People Power
The statistics on workforce engagement are shocking. According to research, only 29 percent of employees are motivated and energized. What, then, is happening to the other two-thirds of people working in organizations? This is an even worse scenario than the old joke in which a manager is asked … [Read more...] about Employee Engagement: Running on 1/3 People Power
Managing Energy is the Key to Sustaining High Performance
“To be fully engaged in our lives, we must be physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused and spiritually aligned with a purpose beyond our immediate self-interest.” – Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, The Power of Full Engagement, 2003. Some executives thrive under pressure, others … [Read more...] about Managing Energy is the Key to Sustaining High Performance
Beware of Busyness: Harnessing Willpower for Purposeful Action
“Only a small fraction of managers actually get something done that really matters or moves their organizations forward in a meaningful way.” Heike Bruch & Sumantra Ghoshal, in A Bias for Action – How Effective Managers Harness Their Willpower, Achieve Results, and Stop Wasting Time, Harvard … [Read more...] about Beware of Busyness: Harnessing Willpower for Purposeful Action
Managing Dynamic Change
Today's fast-paced economy demands that businesses change or die. Few companies manage transformations as well as they would like. It is said that anywhere from 50 to 80 percent of all change initiatives fail. Between 1980 and 1995, researchers at the Harvard Business School tracked the impact of … [Read more...] about Managing Dynamic Change