“Getting people to welcome feedback was the hardest thing I ever had to do as an educator.” ― Professor Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture Everything is connected today. We need to collaborate with others to succeed in our relationships, life and work. For that, we need to develop the art of giving … [Read more...] about The Art of Giving Feedback
Coaching
Leadership’s Link to Emotional Intelligence
More than anyone else, the boss creates the conditions that directly determine people’s ability to work well.~ Daniel Goleman, Primal Leadership Ever wonder why some of the most brilliant, well-educated people aren’t promoted, while those with fewer obvious skills climb the professional … [Read more...] about Leadership’s Link to Emotional Intelligence
What Successful People Do Differently
Why do some people succeed and others fail? How do they set the stage for the next promotion, highest sales, most votes or stellar performance? (photo courtesy Stuart Miles) Does it take: A high IQ? Personality? Good looks? Talent? Research shows that measures of innate … [Read more...] about What Successful People Do Differently
Purpose-Driven Leadership: The Bridge to What Truly Matters
Knowing why you’re here, and who you want to be, isn’t a part-time job. The challenge is to live out what you stand for, intentionally, in every moment. ~ Tony Schwartz, author Far from being touchy-feely concepts touted by motivational speakers, purpose and values have been identified as key … [Read more...] about Purpose-Driven Leadership: The Bridge to What Truly Matters
5 Golden Rules for Leadership
Are leaders born or made? One could argue for either position. The real issue is that all leaders can improve. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a high-potential team member, you can boost your performance in five crucial leadership areas. More than half a million business books deal with … [Read more...] about 5 Golden Rules for Leadership
Be A Better Listener
Why do we admire celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Bill Clinton? They make you feel like you’re the most important person in the room. They excel at listening—a skill that separates great personalities from the near-great. (photo courtesy Michal Marcol / … [Read more...] about Be A Better Listener
Inside the Mind at Work:
Manage for Progress
“So much of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to do work.” ~ Peter Drucker
As any fan of The Office can attest, negative managerial behavior severely affects employees’ work lives. Managers’ day-to-day and moment-to-moment actions also create a ripple effect, … [Read more...] about Inside the Mind at Work:
Manage for Progress
The Work Paradox:
More Play, Less Pain
“In a culture that sometimes equates work with suffering, it is revolutionary to suggest that the best inward sign of vocation is deep gladness—revolutionary but true.” ~ Parker Palmer, The Courage to Teach
People prefer leisure to work—no surprise there. What is surprising is that they report more … [Read more...] about The Work Paradox:
More Play, Less Pain
Clash Points at Work:
Geeks and Geezers
Baby Boomers are lingering in the workplace. Economic uncertainty has caused many to remain on the job.
The younger Gen X and Gen Y are growing impatient to ascend to leadership responsibilities, and new graduates are knocking at HR’s door in record numbers.
Until we see the … [Read more...] about Clash Points at Work:
Geeks and Geezers
The 2nd Half of Your Career:
“Has Anyone Seen My Passion?”
“We hear a great deal of talk about the midlife crisis of the executive. It is mostly boredom.” ~ Peter Drucker, management expert
At some point in your career, you may sense a creeping malaise. You’re no longer enthusiastic about the day ahead. Perhaps you’re experiencing a mid-career crisis—the … [Read more...] about The 2nd Half of Your Career:
“Has Anyone Seen My Passion?”